Job Title: PLC Technician- Waco, TX

$115,000 annual salary

Job Description

The PLC Technician is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment. This role requires strong mechanical skills, including knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, conveyor systems, and PLC usage.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and direct troubleshooting activities in the event of equipment failure, including failure analysis, problem solving, and prevention.
• Work with the production team to make rapid, educated decisions regarding issues at hand and troubleshoot systems, resolve issues by providing investigation, analysis, testing, and follow-up where appropriate.
• 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 electronic failures, and modify machines to improve or update.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair as 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.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor/manager.

Essential Skills

• Three (3) plus years of experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Proficiency in electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to use RS Logix 5000, RS Logix 500, or RS Logix 5 software for machine troubleshooting.
• Capability to go online with Control Logix, Compact Logix, SLC500, or PLC5 using either Ethernet I/P, DH+, or RS232.
• Ability to download PLC programs if necessary.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding electrical schematics.
• Skill in using a multimeter and working in control panels with up to 480VAC.
• Understanding of symbols on P&ID’s and tag references on line layout drawings.
• Ability to replace and configure AB Powerflex 40, 400, and 525 VFDs and Yaskawa V1000 and P1000 VFDs.
• Ability to replace Panelview 550 and download applications using Panelbuilder 32.
• Ability to replace Panelview Plus and download applications using RS View Studio Machine Edition.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Aptitude for further development of technical skills.

Why Work Here?

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid holidays and vacation, well-being benefits, and discount programs. Additionally, we provide relocation assistance up to $5,000 and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Work Environment

All current openings are on the night shift. The schedule follows a 2-2-3 pattern, meaning you will work two days, have two days off, and then work three days, with every other weekend off. Day shift hours are from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, and night shift hours are from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am. Everyone works a half day (6 hours) on Mondays, whether it is a regularly scheduled on day or off day.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Waco, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $93912.00 - $116272.00/yr.

Company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Well-being benefits

Discount programs

Relocation assistance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waco,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 10, 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.