Field Service PLC Tech

Job Description

Job Title: PLC Travel Technician

We are seeking a skilled PLC Travel Technician to troubleshoot and repair existing machinery that is not performing to specification or is completely shut down due to malfunction. This role requires 70-80% travel and involves utilizing hand tools, power tools, and troubleshooting equipment to diagnose and make repairs. You will be responsible for mechanical and electrical repairs on high-speed automated production machinery, working primarily with various PLCs, especially Beckhoff.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning machinery to ensure it meets performance specifications.

Travel to various sites, spending 70-80% of the time on the road.

Utilize hand tools, power tools, and troubleshooting equipment for diagnostics and repairs.

Perform mechanical and electrical repairs on high-speed automated production machinery.

Conduct hands-on repairs at manufacturing facilities and occasionally onsite at local customers.

Work with various PLCs, with a focus on Beckhoff.Essential Skills

PLC troubleshooting and maintenance

Mechanical and electrical repair experience

Field Service Technician experience

Experience with electrical controls, including Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Beckhoff PLCs

Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints

Experience with conduit wiring, installation, and industrial serviceAdditional Skills & Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on mechanical and electrical repair experience

Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting

Experience with Beckhoff PLCs is preferred, though Siemens is acceptableWhy Work Here?

Join a smaller, originally family-owned company that values individual ownership and accountability. Benefit from profit sharing based on performance, good benefits, 401k, and bonuses. Enjoy 10 days PTO and company holidays. Work for a privately-owned company that fosters a sense of community and growth.

Work Environment

Work in a smaller manufacturing facility with a total of 38 people, which is continuing to grow and expand. The role involves day shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Field positions require significant travel, with technicians spending 70-80% of their time traveling to various sites across the country, often for 2-3 weeks at a time. Salaried personnel who incur excessive hours are compensated with extra PTO and bonuses. Our client specializes in manufacturing high-speed unit sortation systems for a variety of warehousing and distribution applications, including e-commerce order fulfillment, buy online, pickup in store, returns processing (reverse logistics), postal sorting, kitting, central fill, and more.Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

10 days PTO and company holidays

Good benefits, 401k, profit sharing and bonuses

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Owings Mills,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 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.Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Full-time