**Job Title: PLC Technician** **Job Description** The PLC Technician will be responsible for the selection, installation, programming, documentation, training, and knowledge of all plant instrumentation and automatic devices. They will also handle all computer integration related to PLCs, HMIs, and process controls within the facility. Additionally, they will act as the plant liaison for new system startups and commissioning by all outside controls contractors. **Responsibilities** + Demonstrate behaviors in support of company safety procedures with a focus on zero injuries. + Support quality work processes including documenting and tracking production variables, downtime, and product samples. + Ensure proper blending of raw materials by weight or automatic metering systems, and follow and document time and temperature points in recipe specifications to meet quality standards. + Actively support the ConAgra Performance System-CPS and High Performance Work Systems including 5s, working in teams, problem-solving, six sigma, TPM training, continuous skills development-CSD, auditing, and planned or autonomous maintenance-AM. + Comply with all Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). + Follow up with outside services. + Oversee control work done by Maintenance Technicians, providing direction or following up in their absence. + Train production operators, maintenance technicians, production staff, and managers on newly installed or modified process or utility control systems, including documenting operational procedures, as-built drawings, and logic. + Ensure outside controls contractors and Systems Integrators provide fully documented PLC programs and training for all Maintenance and Operations personnel involved. + Interact effectively and professionally with coworkers. + Perform all skills as outlined on the Skills Element Tree. **Essential Skills** + At least 2 years of experience with pressure controls, control circuits, programmable controllers, drive units, variable frequency drives, scales, monitoring systems, sensors, and security systems in an industrial environment. + Experience with Servo Motors and drives. + Vision System experience. + Extensive PLC troubleshooting experience. + Extensive troubleshooting experience. + Experience with pressure, flow, temperature, and level transmitters. + Working knowledge of MS Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint. + Auto CAD experience. + Associate's Degree or equivalent. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with mixing, filling, packaging, casing, and palletizing equipment. + Ability to interpret technical information. + College degree or certification preferred. **Why Work Here?** Join our dynamic team where your skills and expertise will be valued. We offer opportunities for continuous improvement and professional development in a supportive work environment. **Work Environment** This is a first shift position. The role involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs during duty hours. You must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. occasionally, including overhead. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $39.25 - $39.25 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 Indianapolis,IN. **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.