Job Title: PLC Technician

Job Description

Perform preventative maintenance on PLC systems, program or repair PLC systems, and maintain PLC networks. Conduct breakdown analysis and perform troubleshooting and repair on electrical wiring and motor controls. Upgrade production lines with new or upgraded equipment and technology. Oversee general housekeeping and direct activities of outside contractors. Execute package changeovers and complete PLC control updates to support V curve performance. Troubleshoot and write code in Ladder Logic or function block. Perform preventative maintenance on Device Net and track temporary repairs in logic using CMMS/EXCEL. Enforce GMP, safety, and audit standards while working independently under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on PLC systems

• Program or perform repairs on PLC systems

• Perform preventative maintenance or repairs on advanced production equipment as needed

• Perform breakdown analysis

• Perform electrical wiring and motor controls troubleshooting and repair

• Maintain PLC networks

• Oversee or perform general housekeeping

• Upgrade production lines with new/upgraded equipment/technology

• Direct activities of outside contractors working on assigned line

• Change line for package changeovers

• Understand and complete PLC control updates and revisions to support V curve performance

• Troubleshoot and write code in Ladder Logic or function block

• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on Device Net

• Track all temporary repairs made in logic via CMMS/EXCEL and follow through to bring equipment back to basic conditions

• Accomplish tasks with minimal guidance

• Enforce GMP, safety, and audit standards

• Work independently under limited supervision (self-management)

• Meticulous documentation of work schedule and work tasks completed

Essential Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting and repair

• Blueprint reading and interpretation

• Pneumatics and hydraulics maintenance

• Preventative maintenance

• Mechanical skills and use of hand tools

• PLC maintenance and troubleshooting

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.)

Why Work Here?

Our Client is the world's largest independent bottler of beverages for leading retailers and A-brands with production in Europe, North America, and Mexico. They 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.

Work Environment

Physical requirements include continuously standing or walking, and regularly lifting, handling, or carrying moderate weight materials or equipment. The position requires moderate visual and sensory attention, with a very repetitive work environment. There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands. The work schedule follows a Continental Shift (2-2-3) with 12-hour shifts from 5:00AM to 5:30PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lakeland, Florida.

Pay and Benefits

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

Refresco 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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lakeland,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 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.