Automation Controls Technician: PLC & Electrical Expert
Aerotek
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Job summary
Aerotek in Lathrop, CA is seeking an Automation Technician to troubleshoot and maintain automated production equipment, PLCs, electrical systems and controls in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and sensors, reading electrical schematics, and calibrating instrumentation; supporting upgrades and root-cause analyses.
This fully onsite contract-to-hire role offers 12-hour rotating shifts (approx.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of PLC/industrial automation experience.
- Experience with industrial electrical troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs.
- Experience with VFDs, HMIs, instrumentation, and electrical schematics.
- Manufacturing experience preferred.
- High school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and automated equipment.
- Diagnose electrical and controls issues from 24V-480V.
- Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs.
- Read electrical schematics and PLC documentation.
- Perform instrumentation testing and calibration.
- Support production, equipment upgrades, and root cause troubleshooting.
Skills
Education
Job description
Aerotek in Lathrop, CA is seeking an Automation Technician to troubleshoot and maintain automated production equipment, PLCs, electrical systems and controls in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and sensors, reading electrical schematics, and calibrating instrumentation; supporting upgrades and root-cause analyses.
This fully onsite contract-to-hire role offers 12-hour rotating shifts (approx.
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