PLC Technician

Meriden, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 08-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. The job opportunity is for one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. Our client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment chemicals supplies and services essential in healthcare scientific research safety and education. As the global leader in serving the field of science our client boasts an annual revenue of around $40 billion with a mission to empower customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. Our clients global team is committed to delivering an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge technologies convenient procurement options and pharmaceutical services under their industry-leading brands.

Position: Controls Technician / PLC Technician

Location: Meriden CT - 06450

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift Timings: 11:00 AM to 07:00 PM

Summary

The role involves troubleshooting maintaining repairing and improving electrical control and automation systems within a manufacturing or production environment. The position requires hands-on experience with PLCs robotics and network systems along with mechanical and fabrication capabilities. The technician will also perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure smooth operation of production and facility equipment.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot repair maintain and improve electrical/control/automation systems including:
Drive control components I/O PLC devices & logic
Field control devices
Network systems and communication
Robotics
Conduct preventive predictive and corrective maintenance on:
Web handling production equipment
Ultrasonic welders pleaters pumps and heat exchangers
Building HVAC systems and facility utilities
Document maintenance activities in tracking systems.
Develop and refine standard work procedures for maintenance operations.
Perform basic welding machining and fabrication using shop equipment power tools and precision measurement instruments.

Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled in or within 6 months of completing a two-year technical degree or certificate in a related field (Mechanical Mechatronics Industrial Electronics Robotics & Automation etc.).
Minimum 3 years of PLC programming experience in a private public government or military environment.
Availability to work rotating weekends overtime and holidays as needed.
Maintenance or Facilities experience is highly preferred.
Strong documentation skills with the ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical prints.
Basic understanding of predictive and preventive maintenance and condition monitoring techniques.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. The job opportunity is for one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. Our client is dedicated ...