**Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair on Material Handling Systems within a fully automated fulfillment center. The role involves PLC troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and acting as a liaison for internal and external resources. This position requires strong project management skills, effective communication skills, self-direction, and the ability to multitask and deliver results in a dynamic environment. **Responsibilities** + Perform maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment and components. + Troubleshoot and repair 3-phase motors (480v), integrated systems with PLCs, and Allen Bradley PLCs. + Handle high-speed automated sorting machines, VFDs, photo eyes, sensors, robotic equipment, and gantry cranes. + Manage 30 miles of conveyors, 4 sorters, and 12 cranes. + Update computer status using TMI Systems software for PLC PM programs. + Conduct PLC troubleshooting and root cause analysis. + Collaborate with team members to offer solutions and maintain a culture of quality and reliability. **Essential Skills** + 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or distribution equipment. + Proficiency in mechanical and electrical systems using PLCs for automation. + Strong troubleshooting and repair skills, including root cause analysis. + Ability to read blueprints and schematic diagrams. + Experience with PLCs, servos, VFDs, sensors, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, and repair. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High school diploma or equivalent. + Experience with hand tools and maintenance techniques. + Effective communication skills and project management abilities. **Why Work Here?** This opportunity offers the chance to work with advanced automation systems in a climate-controlled environment. Employees can expect growth opportunities after mastering the equipment. Enjoy good benefits and a supportive work environment. **Work Environment** The role is based in a distribution center with a team of 30 multi-craft technicians at various levels, including General, Sr, PLC, and Master Technicians. The culture emphasizes teamwork, communication, and reliability. Technicians are required to wear steel-toe boots, jeans, and a plain shirt. Available shifts include one night shift from 2 pm to 12:30 am, Sunday through Wednesday, and three night shifts from 10 pm to 8:30 am, Wednesday through Saturday. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waxahachie, Texas. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.