**Job Title: PLC Technician** **Job Description** Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems in a manufacturing environment. Perform reactive, preventative, and predictive maintenance to support production equipment. Lead technical and process improvement projects. Work with robotic systems and program vision systems. Analyze production data, identify trends, and offer recommendations for improvement. Create, maintain, and improve documentation related to equipment and manufacturing processes. Provide design input on custom fabricated equipment and equipment parts. Train Technicians and Machine Operators. **Responsibilities** + Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems in a manufacturing environment. + Perform reactive, preventative, and predictive maintenance to support production equipment. + Lead technical and process improvement projects. + Work with robotic systems. + Program vision systems. + Analyze production data, identify trends, and offer recommendations for improvement. + Create, maintain, and improve documentation related to equipment and manufacturing processes. + Provide design input on custom fabricated equipment and equipment parts. + Train Technicians and Machine Operators. **Essential Skills** + Electrical + Mechanical + Troubleshooting + Blueprint interpretation + Installation + Preventive maintenance + Schematic interpretation + Repair + Service + Assembly + Hand tool usage + General labor + Electronics **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Three years or more of Electro-Mechanical Maintenance experience. + Experience in industrial preventative maintenance (electric motors, gear boxes, pneumatic cylinders, cams, bearings, VFD systems, sensors, servos, potentiometers). + Experience interpreting electrical schematics, specifications, manuals, and blueprints. + Experience working with 24VDC control systems. + AAS Degree or Vocational Education. + Experience working with PLC/HMI software. + Vision software experience. **Why Work Here?** Join a team that values technical expertise and innovation. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive and dynamic work environment. Contribute to cutting-edge projects and make a tangible impact in the manufacturing industry. Benefit from a culture that prioritizes work-life balance and continuous learning. **Work Environment** Work in a manufacturing environment with advanced technologies and equipment. Engage in hands-on tasks involving electrical and mechanical systems, robotic systems, and vision software. The role involves standard work hours with potential for shift variations. Dress code is typically safety-focused, requiring appropriate personal protective equipment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pinellas Park, Florida. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $47.00/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 Pinellas Park,FL. **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.