Controls Maintenance Technician: PLC/SCADA & Career Growth

Leoforce; Arcadia (FL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Paid time off

Cross-training opportunities

Job security at a long-standing firm

Job summary

Leoforce in Arcadia, FL seeks a Controls Maintenance Technician with hands-on machine maintenance and PLC programming experience. The role offers clear paths toward leadership or engineering roles, with a team-focused environment and strong training opportunities.

The candidate will design, troubleshoot, and optimize control systems, work with SCADA, and collaborate with engineering to advance production efficiency and quality across multiple lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years PLC programming and machine maintenance in manufacturing.
• Experience with Omron PLCs (legacy models a plus).
• Proficient in SCADA and industrial control concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems to improve efficiency and quality of manufacturing processes.
• Perform regular machine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime.
• Apply knowledge of tile manufacturing to optimize production and meet quality standards.
• Utilize SCADA systems for control and process optimization.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to integrate new systems and technologies.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including diagrams and manuals.
• Provide training and technical support to production staff.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Industrial control

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Omron PLCs

Job description

Leoforce in Arcadia, FL seeks a Controls Maintenance Technician with hands-on machine maintenance and PLC programming experience. The role offers clear paths toward leadership or engineering roles, with a team-focused environment and strong training opportunities.

The candidate will design, troubleshoot, and optimize control systems, work with SCADA, and collaborate with engineering to advance production efficiency and quality across multiple lines.