• PLC Technician

    Aerotek (Lakeland, FL)


    **Aerotek** is hiring a **PLC Technician** in **Lakeland, FL** . This is a direct hire opportunity!

    **Pay:** $35-40 an hour depending on specific experience

    **Shift** : 5pm to 5:30am 2-2-3 Schedule

    **Shift differentia** l of $1 for overnight shift as well.

    Description

    • Maintenance, testing and upgrading of all production equipment. Installation and testing of new food manufacturing, packaging and processing equipment.

    + Interface with machine tools and special equipment or test modules, troubleshoot existing equipment for electrical or electronics failures and change or modify machines to improve or update.

    •Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC and automation issues, including faulty components and wiring.

    •Calibrate and test equipment to ensure accurate performance and compliance with specifications.

    •Assist with PLC system upgrades and improvements to optimize production efficiency and safety.

    •Modify existing programs for system optimization, new process requirements, or enhanced safety protocols.

    •Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, programming changes, and upgrades.

    •Train other team members on basic PLC functions and troubleshooting as needed.

    •Preventative maintenance and repair when required in addition to planned mechanical maintenance duties.

    •Participate in a continuous improvement culture while following safe workplace practices.

    •Develop positive and respectful interactions with managers, supervisors, maintenance technicians, and machine operators.

    •Identify and suggest process improvements to enhance system reliability and reduce costs

     

    Skills

     

    Electrical, Troubleshooting, Repair, Blueprint, Pneumatics, Preventive maintenance, Schematic, Hydraulics, Mechanical, Hand tool

     

    Top Skills Details

     

    Electrical,Troubleshooting,Repair,Blueprint,Pneumatics,Preventive maintenance,Schematic,Hydraulics

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    • Pass technical assessment addressing job-critical maintenance knowledge areas

    • Experience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays).

    • Experience with electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting)

    • Experience with electronics (e.g., level probes, flow meters, drives/VFDs, etc.).

    • Experience with PLC (e.g., industrial maintenance, computer control systems, etc.).

    • Experience with product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs).

    • Experience with schematics (e.g., electrical blueprints with switches, starters, maps, relays).

    • Experience with troubleshooting (e.g., diagnostics, problem solving, etc.).

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $74880.00 - $74880.00/yr.

     

    Medical, Dental, Vision, Travel Assistance, Retirement Savings, Life Insurance, Spending Accounts, Legal Benefits, 401k, HSA Accounts, and more!

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Lakeland,FL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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.