Job Information
Aerotek Plc Technician in Mooresville, North Carolina
Job Title: PLC Technician
Job Description
The PLC Technician responds quickly to production breakdowns and ensures that complex packaging and confectionery equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. This role combines hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance, PLC troubleshooting, and equipment repair in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment on a 12-hour night shift schedule.
Responsibilities
Respond rapidly to all production breakdowns with a strong sense of urgency to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
Install, maintain, and repair a wide range of machinery, including candy forming machines, high-speed twist, pillow and roll wrapping machines, vertical and horizontal bagging machines, overwrap packaging machines, confectionery cooking and tempering machines, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, and pick-and-place packaging equipment.
Interpret and work from blueprints, sketches, and other technical specifications to perform accurate installations and repairs.
Troubleshoot and repair vacuum, centrifugal, diaphragm, gear, and reciprocating pumps to ensure reliable operation.
Perform repairs and adjustments on motors, controls, electric tools, and other electrical equipment used in the production process.
Use basic welding and pipefitting skills to support equipment installation, modification, and repair.
Perform mechanical troubleshooting on production and packaging equipment to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
Perform electrical troubleshooting on equipment and systems, including components related to PLC-controlled machinery.
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment to support efficient and reliable operation of automated systems.
Work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with other technicians, operators, and production staff to prioritize and complete maintenance tasks.
Handle multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP/cGMP) and FDA-related standards to maintain compliance and product quality.
Maintain and use a personal quality set of standard and metric mechanic’s tools to perform daily maintenance and repair tasks.
Adhere to all safety policies, including the use of required personal protective equipment and safe work practices.
Essential Skills
Hands-on experience as a maintenance technician working with production and packaging equipment.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills for complex machinery such as wrapping, bagging, overwrap packaging, and confectionery processing equipment.
Strong electrical troubleshooting skills for motors, controls, electric tools, and production equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and support PLC-related issues.
Experience working with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, and technical specifications.
Basic welding and pipefitting skills sufficient to support equipment installation and repair.
Knowledge and application of GMP and FDA requirements in a production environment.
Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) on a 2 on, 2 off, 3 on rotating schedule, including every other weekend, and openness to applicable night shift differentials.
Ability to work effectively as a team player and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
Must supply a quality set of standard and metric mechanic’s tools.
High school diploma or GED.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Certificates in electrical or mechanical schooling are highly desirable.
An Associate’s degree in a related technical field is a plus.
Experience maintaining and repairing packaging equipment in a regulated environment is beneficial.
Familiarity with cGMP standards and FDA-regulated manufacturing is an advantage.
Previous experience working with PLC troubleshooting in a manufacturing or packaging environment is preferred.
Why Work Here?
The company offers a clean, stable, and growth-oriented environment with a strong and resilient business model that has performed well during challenging market conditions. Team members benefit from long-term stability, opportunities to grow with the organization, and the chance to work with modern, well-maintained equipment in a professional setting that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Work Environment
The role is based in a very clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility focused on confectionery and packaging operations. Work is performed on a 12-hour night shift (7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) on a rotating 2 on, 2 off, 3 on schedule, which includes working every other weekend and eligibility for a night shift differential. The environment emphasizes safety and compliance, requiring steel-toe footwear, safety glasses, ear plugs, and a hair net while on the production floor. Employees work around automated packaging and processing equipment, pumps, conveyors, and PLC-controlled systems, following GMP and FDA-related standards in a structured and well-organized setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mooresville, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 Mooresville,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 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.