**Hiring Maintenance Technicians!** **Job Description** The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair on Material Handling Systems within a fully automated fulfillment services distribution center. This role involves PLC troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and acting as a liaison for internal and external resources. The ideal candidate must possess strong project management skills, effective communication abilities, be self-directed, and capable of multitasking in a dynamic environment. **Responsibilities** + Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair on Material Handling Systems. + Troubleshoot and conduct root cause analysis on PLC systems. + Maintain and repair mechanical and electrical equipment and components including 3-phase motors, 480v. + Work with integrated systems with PLCs, including Allen Bradley PLCs. + Troubleshoot and repair high-speed automated sorting machines, VFDs, photo eyes, sensors, robotic equipment, and gantry cranes. + Manage and maintain 30 miles of conveyors, 4 sorters, and 12 cranes. + Develop and update PLC PM programs using TMI Systems software. + Act as a liaison for internal and external resources and be on call as needed. **Essential Skills** + 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or distribution equipment maintenance. + Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems using PLCs for automation. + High school diploma. + Proficiency in troubleshooting and repair, and conducting root cause analysis. + Experience with PLCs, servos, VFDs, sensors, conveyors, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, repair, mechanical systems, hand tools, blueprint reading, and schematic diagrams. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs. + Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively. + Willingness to work in a dynamic and fast-paced distribution center environment. **Why Work Here?** This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced automation systems in a climate-controlled environment. Employees can expect opportunities for growth after learning the equipment, along with good benefits and a supportive work environment. **Work Environment** The role is based in a distribution center environment. The team consists of 30 multi-craft technicians at different levels (General, PLC, and Master Technicians). The culture emphasizes teamwork, quality, and reliability. The dress code includes steel toe boots, jeans, and a plain shirt. Available shifts include: 1 Technician position (10pm-8:30am, Wednesday through Saturday), 1 General Technician night shift (10pm-8:30am, Wednesday through Saturday), and 1 General Technician second shift (2pm-12:30am, Wednesday through Saturday). **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waxahachie, Texas **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $40.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Waxahachie,TX. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 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.