Plastipak ยท 16 hours ago
Plant Engineer
Plastipak - Newark, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPlastipak is a leading company in the packaging industry, and they are seeking a Plant Engineer to enhance their production efficiency. The role involves coordinating engineering efforts, implementing maintenance strategies, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards while managing facility projects and equipment procurement.
Plastics
Responsibilities
Coordinates the efforts of the Engineering and Maintenance group to assist with line problems to ensure production schedules are met
Implements preventative maintenance and follow-through to ensure that facility maintenance is kept current
Responsible for the timely completion of independent and corporate projects
Responsible for gathering quotes, producing requisitions and purchase orders; procuring the products and services of subcontractors and outside vendors for the satisfactory completion of facility projects and maintenance
Procurement and installation of new equipment
Responsible for maintaining ISO standards
Use your knowledge of RS Logix 500, 5000, computer networking, HMI, and robotics to repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as electric motors, pneumatic, conveyor systems, vision systems, production equipment, and plant support machines
Program Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, Vision Systems, and networking
Engineer MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or process engineering
Minimum of 5 years of electrical and mechanical experience
Minimum of 3 years of PLC programming and troubleshooting ladder logic
Welding and Fabrication experience
Ability to draft maintenance instructions and procedures
Strong ability to troubleshoot & problem solve
Physical requirement includes the ability to lift & move up to 75 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation
Benefits
Wellness Programs
Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
EAP, Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
Accidental Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
Paid Company Holidays
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Caregiving via Care.com
Pet Insurance
Tuition Assistance Program
Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
Travel Assistance
Employee Discount Programs
Company
Plastipak
Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak designs and manufactures high-quality, rigid plastic containers for the food, beverage and consumer products industries including cleaning, automotive and aerosol products.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Plotzke
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Senior Vice President Finance
Bob O'Donnell
Chief Legal Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer & Chief Compliance Officer
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