Lead PLC Technician

**Now Hiring: Lead PLC Technician**

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**PLC Technician – 2nd Shift (Sarasota, FL)**

**Pay:** $35–$39 per hour

**Schedule:** 3 4 4 3 rotation (consistent 2nd shift)

**Benefits:** Full benefits package available

**Role Overview**

This position supports a high volume distribution environment by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated systems. The PLC Technician ensures equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and keeps operations running safely and efficiently. It’s well suited for someone who enjoys hands on technical work, problem solving, and working with complex automation.

**Key Responsibilities**

+ Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLC controlled equipment, conveyors, sorters, robotics, and automated material handling systems.

+ Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control system issues to restore equipment functionality.

+ Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and control diagrams.

+ Assist with PLC program adjustments, I/O checks, and system calibrations.

+ Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime.

+ Work closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to improve system performance.

+ Document work performed, parts used, and system updates in maintenance software.

+ Follow all safety procedures and support a safe working environment.

**Required Skills & Experience**

+ Experience with PLC systems, preferably Allen Bradley.

+ Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, including 24VDC, 480VAC, VFDs, sensors, and control circuits.

+ Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electromechanical equipment.

+ Familiarity with conveyors, automated sortation, or warehouse automation is helpful.

+ Ability to work independently on 2nd shift with minimal supervision.

+ Strong communication and documentation skills.

**Education & Certifications (Preferred)**

+ Technical degree or certification in Industrial Maintenance, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.

+ PLC coursework or certification.

+ OSHA, NFPA 70E, or related safety training.

**What This Role Offers**

+ Competitive hourly pay of **$35–$39/hr** .

+ Stable **3 4 4 3** schedule on **2nd shift** .

+ Access to **full benefits** , including health, dental, vision, and paid time off.

**Experience Level**

Expert Level

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract position based out of Sarasota, FL.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $39.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

**Workplace Type**

This is a fully onsite position in Sarasota,FL.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 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.