PLC Maintenance Technician

Job Title: PLC Maintenance Technician Job Description

We are seeking a skilled PLC Maintenance Technician to join our team, focusing on the troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of metal stamping equipment and supporting systems. This role demands expertise in PLCs, with a specific focus on Allen-Bradley controls, to ensure the smooth operation of our automation and material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair metal stamping equipment and related manufacturing systems.

• Conduct preventative maintenance on PLCs, robots, and supporting equipment.

• Edit and program PLCs and robots, with expertise in Allen-Bradley controls.

• Support production and operation needs by maintaining and developing automation and material handling equipment.

• Maintain robotic, control, and safety systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks.

• Identify, maintain, and troubleshoot motor controls, such as motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, and DC drives.

• Assist in the mechanical maintenance of equipment as needed.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years experience with PLCs and troubleshooting.

• Proficiency in Allen-Bradley controls.

• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems troubleshooting and repair.

• Ability to read and comprehend electrical and hydraulic schematics.

• Strong skills in troubleshooting industrial electrical systems, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with punch presses, conveyors, sortation systems, and advanced automation controls systems.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Why Work Here?

Join a team with a great culture and excellent benefits, including a 10% salary match for 401(k) contributions. Enjoy the opportunity for direct placement in a supportive environment.

Work Environment

Work in an industrial setting with loud noises and heavy machinery alongside 3-5 other team members in the maintenance department. The environment is non-climate controlled and can be very hot. Choose from a variety of shift options, including a 4-day workweek or weekend shifts. Dress code includes steel-toed boots and jeans.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of McKinney, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Great benefits, great matching 401, holiday and vacation, good culture, long tenured in company

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in McKinney,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 2026.

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.