Engineering Technician - Full-time / Part-time

As a Plastipak Engineering Technician, you’ll take your electrical & mechanical skills to the next level in a high-growth industry with exceptional job security & advancement opportunities.   You are the local expert, backed by a multi-disciplinary team, on a mission to assure our eco-friendly proprietary Direct Object Printing production performs at optimal levels. 

Plastipak prioritizes promotion-from-within & this role offers a clear career path to become an Engineer.  In addition to the high-exposure, you’ll receive technical skill training & professional development through Plastipak Academy.  Plus, we’ll support you to earn your Bachelor’s degree, with the Tuition Reimbursement Program.    

You Will

• Apply your mechanical & electrical expertise to maintain & continuously improve the Direct Object Printing equipment & processes
• Maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, including vision systems, production equipment & plant support machines.
• Troubleshoot & diagnose equipment malfunctions and breakdowns, then complete needed repairs
• Perform preventative maintenance & process control adjustments on industrial equipment, including industrial inkjet printers
• Operate & monitor equipment to complete repair testing and to perform equipment failure analysis
• Provide training to Technicians & Operators, with an eye on maintaining Plastipak’s standing as an America’s Safest Companies. 
• Apply LEAN methodology to identify process improvement opportunities associated with the production process
• Maintain SOW process documentation
• Provide on-call technical support

You Have

• An Associate’s degree or higher in Engineering, with a focus on any of the following: Electrical & Mechanical Technology or Mechatronics
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing maintenance & skilled repairs on electrical & mechanical production equipment & systems in a manufacturing environment
• If you have experience with industrial inject printers, that’s a plus
• Technical proficiency & hands-on experience with the following:
  • PLC/Ladder logic programming, including motion controls & vision systems
  • Electrical Circuit Breakers, Fuses, Switchgears, Distribution Panels, Transformers
  • Hydraulics, Pneumatics
• Working knowledge of machine tool wiring
• A continuous improvement mindset, along with a working knowledge of process improvement methodologies, such as LEAN
• An understanding of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) is a plus
• Prior experience providing on-the-job training to Operators & Technicians is preferred

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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