PLC Technician

Aerotek; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing program

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities with a st

Job summary

Aerotek in Sanford, FL is seeking a PLC Maintenance Technician to join our maintenance team on 1st and 2nd shifts, focusing on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining automated bakery and packaging equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, with opportunities for VFD programming, reading schematics, and supporting continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience working with equipment up to 480V.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Experience with conveyors, 3-phase motors and VFDs.
• Lockout/Tagout procedures and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair bakery, packaging, and production equipment.
• Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems including motors, relays, sensors, switches, and VFDs.
• Troubleshoot conveyors, drive systems, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, and other production machinery.
• Work with Allen Bradley PLCs and assist with troubleshooting automation systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Perform basic VFD programming and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all food safety, OSHA, Arc Flash, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Respond quickly to production downtime and prioritize maintenance calls.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and parts inventory records.
• Support sanitation activities and production startup operations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Allen Bradley PLCs

VFDs

Conveyors

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

PLC Maintenance Technician

Seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians to join our maintenance team on 1st and 2nd shift. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining automated bakery and packaging equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. We're looking for technicians with strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills who can help keep production running safely and efficiently.

Schedule

• 1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:00pm
• 2nd Shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• Overtime opportunities available

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Profit sharing program
• Career growth opportunities with a stable, growing manufacturer

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial bakery, packaging, and production equipment.
• Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems including motors, relays, contactors, sensors, switches, and VFDs.
• Troubleshoot and maintain conveyors, drive systems, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, and other production machinery.
• Work with Allen Bradley PLCs and assist with troubleshooting automation systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Perform basic VFD programming and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all food safety, OSHA, Arc Flash, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Respond quickly to production downtime and prioritize maintenance calls.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and parts inventory records.
• Support sanitation activities and production startup operations.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience working with equipment up to 480V.
• Experience with:
• Conveyors
• 3-phase motors
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Allen Bradley PLCs
• Photo-eye sensors
• Industrial electrical systems
• Machinery wiring
• Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food and beverage, bakery, packaging, or other high-speed manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge of PLC ladder logic.
• Experience supporting automated production environments.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing facility with exposure to:
• Refrigerated production areas
• Freezer environments
• Oven and furnace heat zones
• Must be comfortable working around moving machinery and production equipment.

Why Join Our Team?

• Strong benefits package
• Profit-sharing opportunities
• Stable, growing company with long-term career potential
• Opportunity to work on advanced automated production and packaging equipment
• Supportive team environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sanford, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $34.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sanford,FL.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.