Job Title: PLC Technician

This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining all the manufacturing equipment within the production areas. The role involves starting up the equipment, going through ladder logic, maintaining machinery in optimum condition, and providing technical assistance to operators and supervisors on various mechanical, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic problems. You will diagnose, repair, and replace electrical components for numerous types of manufacturing equipment, including variable speed motors, VFDs, Micromaster drives, encoders, contractors, relays, and related software programs.

ResponsibilitiesStart up the equipment and go through ladder logic.Maintain machinery and equipment in optimum working condition.Provide technical assistance to operators and supervisors on mechanical, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic problems.Recommend replacement of equipment and schedule and perform preventative maintenance.Diagnose, repair, and replace electrical components for various manufacturing equipment.Solve electrical problems with control wiring and board repairs.Use all electrical measurement devices and mechanic tools.Read and interpret equipment operation and parts manuals, electrical schematics, and perform computer tasks related to work.Troubleshoot, repair, and install low and high voltage (single, three phase) industrial electromechanical and control systems for utility and production equipment.Install, wire, and maintain relays, photo-eyes, limit switches, proximity switches, solenoid valves, motors, starters, VFDs, PLC I/O modules, analog control devices, safety circuits.Layout circuits, install fixtures, bend and run conduit, install motors, and other electrical devices and components.Essential Skills10+ years of experience working as a PLC Technician in an industrial manufacturing environment.PLC wiring and troubleshooting experience.Mechanical troubleshooting experience.Ability to perform mechanical work, including valve replacement, conveyor bearing and chain replacement, motor/gearbox replacement, and electrical lube routes.Experience reading blueprints and schematics.Must provide own basic tools.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with industrial, manufacturing, electrical, VFD, PLC, electrician, electrical automation, and troubleshooting.Why Work Here?

This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment where you can utilize and grow your technical skills. The company values a collaborative culture and offers opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Work Environment

The work environment is within a manufacturing setting that is dusty and not temperature controlled.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elkridge, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $40.00

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\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elkridge,MD.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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