Technical Specialist
Aerotek, lincoln, al, United States
**Job Title: Technical Specialist**
**Job Description**
The Technical Specialist maintains, troubleshoots, and improves plant equipment and automation systems, ensuring reliable operation of PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, motor controls, and hydraulic/pneumatic components. This role combines hands-on electrical and mechanical work with PLC programming and preventive maintenance to support safe, efficient, and continuous production.
**Responsibilities**
+ Maintain and support the upkeep of all plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
+ Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment issues using strong hands-on technical skills in electrical, mechanical, and automation systems.
+ Work with Allen-Bradley PLCs and RSLogix software to troubleshoot, edit, and optimize control programs.
+ Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain HMI software (Allen-Bradley) to support effective operator interfaces and system monitoring.
+ Install, configure, and maintain servo systems to ensure precise motion control and equipment performance.
+ Work with motor controls, including 3-phase 480V systems and low-voltage 24V DC circuits, to support equipment operation and upgrades.
+ Support, troubleshoot, and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems throughout the plant, including cylinders, valves, actuators, and related components.
+ Develop, execute, and improve preventive maintenance (PM) plans to minimize unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
+ Assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment, including electrical, mechanical, and control system integration.
+ Perform PLC troubleshooting on industrial automation systems to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
+ Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to prioritize work, resolve issues quickly, and support continuous improvement.
+ Document work performed, including maintenance activities, program changes, and equipment modifications, in an organized and accurate manner.
+ Follow all plant safety procedures and best practices while working on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
**Essential Skills**
+ 3-5 years of experience in technical maintenance or industrial maintenance in a plant or manufacturing environment.
+ Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining Allen-Bradley PLCs using RSLogix software.
+ Ability to troubleshoot and edit PLC programs for industrial automation systems.
+ Hands-on experience with HMI software (preferably Allen-Bradley) for configuration and troubleshooting.
+ Strong knowledge of motor controls, including 3-phase 480V systems and 24V DC low-voltage circuits.
+ Practical experience working with hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
+ Practical experience working with pneumatic systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
+ Demonstrated ability to perform preventive maintenance and implement PM plans.
+ Hands-on experience with installation, startup, and integration of new equipment.
+ Solid mechanical aptitude with the ability to work on mechanical components and assemblies.
+ Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems.
+ Experience as a maintenance technician or in a similar technical maintenance role in an industrial environment.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ in industrial automation or industrial maintenance.
+ Experience with servo systems and motion control in automated equipment.
+ Familiarity with general programming concepts in the context of PLCs and automation.
+ Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
+ Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to root cause analysis.
+ Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional maintenance team.
+ Good communication skills to coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel.
+ Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and equipment.
**Why Work Here?**
You join a technically challenging environment where your hands-on skills with automation and maintenance directly improve plant performance and reliability. The organization values practical expertise, encourages continuous learning, and provides the opportunity to work with modern PLC, HMI, and motion control technologies. You collaborate closely with a supportive maintenance team, gain exposure to a wide range of equipment, and build a strong foundation for long-term growth in industrial automation and technical maintenance.
**Work Environment**
This role is based in a plant environment with a strong focus on industrial automation and equipment reliability. You work directly on production machinery that incorporates Allen-Bradley PLCs, RSLogix programming software, HMI interfaces, servo systems, and motor controls at both 3-phase 480V and 24V DC levels. Daily work includes time on the production floor around hydraulic and pneumatic systems, with hands-on use of tools and test equipment for troubleshooting and repair. The position involves working in and around operating machinery, so adherence to safety procedures and use of appropriate personal protective equipment is essential. Work hours typically follow plant operational needs and may include occasional overtime or off-shift support to address urgent maintenance issues and minimize downtime.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincoln, AL.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $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 Lincoln,AL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 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.
**Job Description**
The Technical Specialist maintains, troubleshoots, and improves plant equipment and automation systems, ensuring reliable operation of PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, motor controls, and hydraulic/pneumatic components. This role combines hands-on electrical and mechanical work with PLC programming and preventive maintenance to support safe, efficient, and continuous production.
**Responsibilities**
+ Maintain and support the upkeep of all plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
+ Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment issues using strong hands-on technical skills in electrical, mechanical, and automation systems.
+ Work with Allen-Bradley PLCs and RSLogix software to troubleshoot, edit, and optimize control programs.
+ Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain HMI software (Allen-Bradley) to support effective operator interfaces and system monitoring.
+ Install, configure, and maintain servo systems to ensure precise motion control and equipment performance.
+ Work with motor controls, including 3-phase 480V systems and low-voltage 24V DC circuits, to support equipment operation and upgrades.
+ Support, troubleshoot, and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems throughout the plant, including cylinders, valves, actuators, and related components.
+ Develop, execute, and improve preventive maintenance (PM) plans to minimize unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
+ Assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment, including electrical, mechanical, and control system integration.
+ Perform PLC troubleshooting on industrial automation systems to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
+ Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to prioritize work, resolve issues quickly, and support continuous improvement.
+ Document work performed, including maintenance activities, program changes, and equipment modifications, in an organized and accurate manner.
+ Follow all plant safety procedures and best practices while working on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
**Essential Skills**
+ 3-5 years of experience in technical maintenance or industrial maintenance in a plant or manufacturing environment.
+ Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining Allen-Bradley PLCs using RSLogix software.
+ Ability to troubleshoot and edit PLC programs for industrial automation systems.
+ Hands-on experience with HMI software (preferably Allen-Bradley) for configuration and troubleshooting.
+ Strong knowledge of motor controls, including 3-phase 480V systems and 24V DC low-voltage circuits.
+ Practical experience working with hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
+ Practical experience working with pneumatic systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
+ Demonstrated ability to perform preventive maintenance and implement PM plans.
+ Hands-on experience with installation, startup, and integration of new equipment.
+ Solid mechanical aptitude with the ability to work on mechanical components and assemblies.
+ Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems.
+ Experience as a maintenance technician or in a similar technical maintenance role in an industrial environment.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ in industrial automation or industrial maintenance.
+ Experience with servo systems and motion control in automated equipment.
+ Familiarity with general programming concepts in the context of PLCs and automation.
+ Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
+ Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to root cause analysis.
+ Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional maintenance team.
+ Good communication skills to coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel.
+ Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and equipment.
**Why Work Here?**
You join a technically challenging environment where your hands-on skills with automation and maintenance directly improve plant performance and reliability. The organization values practical expertise, encourages continuous learning, and provides the opportunity to work with modern PLC, HMI, and motion control technologies. You collaborate closely with a supportive maintenance team, gain exposure to a wide range of equipment, and build a strong foundation for long-term growth in industrial automation and technical maintenance.
**Work Environment**
This role is based in a plant environment with a strong focus on industrial automation and equipment reliability. You work directly on production machinery that incorporates Allen-Bradley PLCs, RSLogix programming software, HMI interfaces, servo systems, and motor controls at both 3-phase 480V and 24V DC levels. Daily work includes time on the production floor around hydraulic and pneumatic systems, with hands-on use of tools and test equipment for troubleshooting and repair. The position involves working in and around operating machinery, so adherence to safety procedures and use of appropriate personal protective equipment is essential. Work hours typically follow plant operational needs and may include occasional overtime or off-shift support to address urgent maintenance issues and minimize downtime.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincoln, AL.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $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 Lincoln,AL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 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.