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Job Title: PLC Technician

Job Description

The primary responsibility of this role is to perform maintenance, PLC, and electrical troubleshooting to support a variety of machinery and conveyors in the plant. This includes any and all electrical troubleshooting such as lighting for the facility. The position involves working with a variety of PLCs and is currently scheduled for a day shift from 6am to 6pm with a rotating schedule (3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off).

Responsibilities

+ Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting of PLC systems and electrical components to support plant machinery and conveyors.

+ Perform electrical troubleshooting for facility systems including lighting and other electrical elements.

+ Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems and equipment, including conveyors, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems.

+ Conduct preventive maintenance on hydraulic pumps, photoeyes, sensors, relays, box switches, control panels, and drives.

Essential Skills

+ Strong instrumentation and electrical skills with experience in PLC and Relay Logic troubleshooting.

+ Basic electrical troubleshooting and repair experience.

+ Experience with 480V industrial maintenance.

+ Capability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Preferred experience as an Industrial Electrician with PLC knowledge.

+ Open to Maintenance Technicians with electrical troubleshooting experience (up to 240/480V).

+ Target of 5+ years of experience, with consideration for less on a case-by-case basis.

+ Understanding of mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair is strongly preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a very stable company with a history of 45 years in the location. Enjoy competitive benefits, PTO, and savings contributions. Technicians who are dedicated and willing to put in the work and hours have the potential to earn $100K+ per year.

Work Environment

This position is within a manufacturing environment and operates during the day shift. Expect to work over 50 hours per week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richland, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $41.00/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 Richland,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 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.