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Job Title: PLC Technician

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a PLC Technician, specializing in programming conveyor systems for retail accounts. In this role, you will provide support over the phone to clients and co-workers in the field, designing, implementing, and supporting PLC, HMI, and SCADA software for control systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide phone support to clients and co-workers in the field.

• Design, implement, and support PLC, HMI, and SCADA software for control systems and equipment.

• Perform PLC programming and troubleshooting.

• Participate in the installation process, handling both mechanical and electrical functions.

• Work collaboratively with a Controls Engineer during installs.

Essential Skills

• Experience with HMI, Integration, and Automation.

• Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLCs.

• Strong electrical design and troubleshooting skills.

• Solid programming skills, especially in PLC programming.

• Ability to design and implement control systems for conveyor systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2 or 4-year Technical/Engineering Degree related to Controls/PLC exposure.

• Hands-on experience in electrical and mechanical installations.

• Willingness to travel extensively for six months out of the year.

Why Work Here?

Be part of a growing company that offers ample training opportunities and pairs you with experienced Controls Engineers for hands-on learning. Benefit from the increasing automation requests and develop your skills in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Work Environment

This position requires significant travel for six months out of the year, with a schedule of 12 days on the road followed by 2 days at home. When not traveling, you will work in the shop in Danville, assembling and troubleshooting systems before installation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Danville, Kentucky.

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.