Per Diem PLC Electrician Technician
hace 10 días
Miami
Job Description$125 per diem position located in Cape Canaveral, Florida!! Job Title: PLC Electrical Technician Location: Cape Canaveral, FL Job Description The PLC Technician plays a key role in installing, assembling, and maintaining instrumentation, electrical distribution, and PLC-based control hardware in an advanced industrial environment. This position focuses on hands-on work with wiring, conduit, cable assemblies, and field instrumentation, as well as troubleshooting complex electrical and control systems to keep manufacturing and plant operations running reliably. The technician collaborates closely with engineering teams, supports documentation and work planning, and independently leads complex projects with minimal oversight. Responsibilities • Install and terminate wiring to pad instrumentation and data acquisition systems, ensuring accurate and reliable connections., • Install connectors, connector pins, terminals, and lugs for a wide range of electrical and instrumentation applications., • Perform continuity checks and locate and correct wiring errors using measuring instruments such as ohmmeters and voltage calibrators., • Provide hands-on support to fellow technicians and engineering employees using shop assembly equipment and standard hand tools., • Collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data and implement effective corrective actions., • Write, create, and organize work planning documents and instructions to support ongoing projects and maintenance activities., • Generate purchase orders from vendor quotes to ensure timely procurement of parts, materials, and equipment., • Lead complex, mentally demanding projects with little to no oversight, taking ownership of planning, execution, and completion., • Install and modify electrical conveyances, including conduit and cable tray, and ensure proper routing for cables and harnesses., • Install cable and cable assemblies and verify proper layout, routing, and strain relief., • Build intricate and complex cable assemblies using Mil-C connectors and contacts, following appropriate standards and best practices., • Troubleshoot AC power distribution equipment up to 480 VAC, identifying faults and implementing safe and effective repairs., • Build and terminate power equipment up to 480 VAC in accordance with electrical standards and site requirements., • Build, terminate, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based manufacturing hardware, focusing on hardware installation, wiring, and communication rather than programming., • Fabricate support structures, enclosures, and conveyances for electrical distribution equipment using appropriate tools and materials., • Run and bend conduit to support new instrumentation and electrical installations., • Perform wiring terminations, wire routing, and wire harness fabrication for both new installations and repairs., • Work with both analog and digital electrical systems, including continuous signals for temperature, pressure, and flow, and support signal conversion to digital values for PLC processing., • Support communication between instrumentation hardware and PLCs, including analog output signals to control devices such as valves and variable frequency drives., • Perform industrial and manufacturing maintenance tasks to keep plant machinery and control systems operating reliably., • Troubleshoot PLC hardware issues and install PLC components across different brands and platforms., • Differentiate and work with components on 24 V circuits, including both digital and analog devices., • Independently diagnose and repair equipment issues across multiple departments, including situations where drawings or documentation are not available., • Identify issues without existing schematics, implement repairs, and help create or update drawings and documentation for future use., • Assist in developing and documenting procedures related to electrical, instrumentation, and control system work., • Perform quality inspection of harnesses and cables to ensure compliance with relevant standards and client expectations., • Use a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively during installation, fabrication, and maintenance activities., • Support calibration, repair, and maintenance of sensors and instrumentation, including transducers, accelerometers, and thermocouples., • Conduct cable pulls, terminations, and conduit installation for new instrumentation and control hardware. Why Work Here? You will work in a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility designed to support high-quality, precision work and long-term employee comfort. The environment fosters a collective vision where technicians and engineers collaborate closely, share knowledge, and contribute to innovative solutions. You can expect a culture that values hands-on expertise, independence, and continuous improvement, offering opportunities to tackle challenging projects, broaden your technical skill set, and make a direct impact on complex industrial systems. Work Environment This role is based in a modern, state-of-the-art facility with a climate-controlled environment that supports both shop-based assembly and field work at launch complexes. The schedule typically follows extended day shifts, such as Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., supporting critical operations and maintenance activities. Work involves both indoor and outdoor settings, including industrial and manufacturing areas, test sites, and launch-related infrastructure. The technician regularly uses a wide range of hand and power tools, electrical test equipment, and fabrication tools while working around electrical distribution equipment, PLC hardware, conduit systems, cable trays, and instrumentation. The environment emphasizes safety, precision, and collaboration, with an expectation of professional attire appropriate for an industrial technical setting and adherence to all safety and protective equipment requirements. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Miami, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/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 Miami,FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026. About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. 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. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. Company DescriptionWe 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.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.