**Job Title: Automation & Controls Technician** **Pay: Depending on experience & interview** **Location: Auburndale FL** **Shift - 1st / 2nd shift | Monday - Friday with occasional Saturday's** **** **Job Description** Join a dynamic and industry-leading company in Auburndale, FL, as an Automation & Controls Technician. This role offers the chance to be part of a growing team within the maintenance and automation department, contributing to the development and upkeep of cutting-edge systems. **Responsibilities** + Perform advanced maintenance on mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems. + Execute hands-on work with VFD and PLC wiring. + Troubleshoot low and high-voltage systems. + Install and maintain electrical control panels and wiring systems. + Diagnose and repair motors, drives, and relays. + Repair components requiring welding, plumbing, or fabrication. + Replace high-load components such as bearings, shafts, and actuators. + Read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams. + Identify sensor types based on drawings (photo-eye, thermal, magnetic, etc.). + Manage CMMS systems and utilize HMI, programming, and robotics technology. **Essential Skills** + Electrical and controls systems expertise. + Experience with VFD's and PLC wiring. + Proficiency in ladder logic and relay logic. + Ability to diagnose and repair AC/DC motors, servo motors, and relays. + Capability in troubleshooting automation systems. + Knowledge of pneumatic systems and industrial maintenance. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Leadership experience. + Networking and controls systems proficiency. + Documentation skills. + CapX project experience. + Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs and Siemens PLCs. + Familiarity with mechatronics and electro-mechanical systems. + Experience with Six Sigma methodologies. **Why Work Here?** Experience a rewarding career with numerous benefits including 13 paid holidays, 401k match, prorated PTO, comprehensive insurance packages (medical, dental, vision), and engaging company events. Be part of an international company that values its employees and fosters a supportive work environment. **Work Environment** Work in a non-climate controlled automated manufacturing and distribution environment, with shifts available from 5am to 1:30pm and 1:30pm to 10pm, Monday through Friday, and occasional Saturdays. Training and work on both 1st and 2nd shifts will be required. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburndale, FL. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Auburndale,FL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 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.