Plc Programmer

1st Shift Maintenance Technician/PLC Specialist

We are currently seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join a medical manufacturer specializing in sterile water and syringes. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with molding and filling equipment, as well as a strong understanding of PLC troubleshooting and programming.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Organize and execute all production equipment upgrades, repairs, adjustments, and refurbishments.
• Prepare equipment breakdown analysis as required.
• Perform general housekeeping and facilities maintenance.
• Change out motors, heaters, relays, starters, etc.
• Coordinate work with outside contractors on production equipment.
• Execute line changeovers.
• Comply with GMP, safety, and audit standards.
• Support the maintenance and calibration of equipment, fixtures, and tools.
• Provide all necessary documentation in support of the above tasks.
• Lift and manipulate packages up to 50 pounds and push or pull pallet jacks containing 150 pounds.
• Diagnose, plan, and perform operations necessary to install, modify, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul complex manufacturing and support equipment.
• Focus on advanced troubleshooting on control systems, servo drives, motors, HMIs, and PLCs on complex high-speed packaging lines.
• Troubleshoot and repair Pneumatic Control Systems, PLC Systems, RSLinx, Process Control Instrumentation, 3 phase (480V) Circuits, Motor starters, and controls.
• Coordinate with other technicians, production personnel, engineering, management, and other stakeholders to communicate and plan maintenance activities.
• Support and substitute for Production Lead in driving production goals, including training, coaching, and filling in for Machine Operators as needed.
• Coordinate with equipment and service vendors for technical assistance.
• Maintain safe, clean, and well-organized work areas.

Essential Skills

• Experience in maintenance of electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, and pneumatics systems.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance and PLC control.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in Food & Beverage or Pharmaceutical Industrial Maintenance preferred.
• Electro Mechanical Maintenance experience.
• Experience with blow molding, Krones, and Sidel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced skills or trades training related to industrial maintenance such as welding, fabrication, machining, precision alignment, vibration, ultrasonic, and thermography analysis.
• Experience with blow molding and/or injection molding.
• Experience with filler, capper, drop packer, or palletizer.
• Knowledge of industry-standard motion sensing and control devices.
• Expert knowledge of DC and AC motors and drives.
• Skilled in PLC programming and HMI interface configuration.
• Experience with FDA regulated products.
• Associates/Bachelors degree, relevant certification, or 2-3 years of Electro/Mechanical experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
• At least 1 year of experience in troubleshooting and repair of Pneumatic Control Systems, PLC Systems, Process Control Instrumentation, 3 phase (480V) Circuits, Motor starters, and controls preferred.
• Ability to lift, push and pull a minimum of 50lbs repeatedly.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team in a clean, GMP-regulated facility equipped with state-of-the-art stainless steel equipment. Enjoy opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment that values safety, quality, and collaboration.

Work Environment

The role operates within a clean, GMP-regulated facility featuring stainless steel equipment. The environment emphasizes safety and cleanliness, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Haltom City, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $72800.00/yr.

401kMedical, Vision, Dental

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Haltom City,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2025.

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.