PLC Technician

Job Title: PLC Technician

Job Description

As a PLC Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production and processing equipment, including Spray Dryers and Extruders. You will perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems, leading preventive and predictive maintenance activities to minimize downtime. Additionally, you will support the installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and upgrades, while maintaining and updating electrical wiring schematics and relay logic diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, dismantle and replace defective components, and reassemble machinery for optimal performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards while performing physically demanding tasks, such as lifting up to 50 lbs and climbing ladders.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Support the installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and upgrades.
• Maintain and update electrical wiring schematics and relay logic diagrams.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience in industrial maintenance or a related field.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills, including working with components up to 460 volts.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, electrical troubleshooting, hydraulics, pneumatics, CMMS, motors, schematic interpretation, PLC programming, and automation.
• Knowledge of GMP standards and industrial maintenance techniques.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Advanced expertise in mechanical and electrical systems to troubleshoot, repair, and optimize complex systems.
• Capability to lead by example, mentor junior technicians, and drive innovation in a fast-paced, mission-driven manufacturing environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mooresville, IN.

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $40.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Mooresville,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 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.