**Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** The PLC Controls Technician, working within the Maintenance Department, is responsible for the industrial maintenance execution in the primary discipline of instrumentation, PLC, controls & electrical distribution. This position will require flexibility both with performing troubleshooting and design tasks on PLCs, HMIs, and automated systems primarily on the manufacturing floor as well as performing electrical distribution and mechanical system maintenance as required based on personnel availability and operational need. **Responsibilities** + Perform troubleshooting and design tasks on PLCs, HMIs, and automated systems primarily on the manufacturing floor. + Execute electrical distribution and mechanical system maintenance as required. + Utilize knowledge of personal/process control computers, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and Networking devices. + Apply expertise in process controls, remote operations, and SCADA systems. + Understand and comprehend complex engineering drawings, implement designs as intended, and make recommendations when applicable. + Program PLC’s/HMI’s, robots, and electrical devices. + Utilize 480V 3 phase knowledge. + Perform electrical troubleshooting and maintenance. + Maintain excellent organizational and project skills to manage multiple ongoing projects. + Follow all company policies, including general manufacturing and safety practices. + Perform any other duties as instructed by management. **Essential Skills** + 5-10+ years’ overall work experience in a production manufacturing environment. + Minimum of 4-6 years’ experience in electrical maintenance including troubleshooting, repair, and PM. + Knowledge of personal/process control computers, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and Networking devices. + Experience with process controls, remote operations, and SCADA systems. + Proficiency in understanding and comprehending complex engineering drawings. + Experience and knowledge of programming PLC’s/HMI’s, robots, and electrical devices. + 480V 3 phase knowledge. + Excellent troubleshooting skills. + Understanding of circuits, VFD’s, Low Voltage control wiring, motors, panels, etc. + Ability to follow all company policies including general manufacturing and safety practices. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with Computerized Maintenance Systems (CMMS). + AutoCad experience is a plus. + Excellent organizational and project management skills. + Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or 5-7 years of related experience or training, or equivalent combination of experience and education. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic team where your skills and expertise will be valued. Enjoy a collaborative work environment that emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and career development opportunities. **Work Environment** The work environment is within the Food and Beverage industry, requiring the use of hair nets, beard nets, etc. The working conditions may be wet and/or humid. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Grand Prairie, Texas. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $80000.00 Benefits provided at no cost to you: • Basic Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance • Basic Life for Dependents • Optum Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Live Well Reward$ - NEW! Coming in February 2024 for all UMR members Benefits that require you to pay for through payroll deductions: • Medical/Prescription Drug • Dental • Vision • Voluntary Life • Voluntary LTD • Voluntary STD • Critical Illness • Accident Benefit that requires you to sign up and pay online: • FIGO (pet insurance) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Grand Prairie,TX. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 17, 2025. **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.