PLC Technician

Penmac Staffing is seeking an experienced PLC Maintenance Technician for a full-time, 1st shift opportunity in the Mountain Home, AR area. This position is ideal for a skilled maintenance professional with experience troubleshooting, repairing, and programming PLC systems in a manufacturing environment. The PLC Maintenance Technician will play a key role in supporting production equipment, minimizing downtime, and ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.Requirements for the PLC Maintenance Technician

• High school diploma or equivalent
• PLC troubleshooting, repair, and programming experience required
• Experience with electronic controls and basic electrical systems
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to safely troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, pull, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods
• Ability to operate or train on lift trucks, scissor lifts, and boom lifts while using proper fall protection
• Willingness to complete required safety training, including LOTO, Arc Flash, HAZMAT, and Fall Protection
• Must be willing to submit to required pre-employment screenings

PLC Maintenance Technician Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and program PLC-controlled equipment
• Respond quickly to production equipment issues and support rapid response maintenance activities
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and automation-related problems
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks, including inspections and lubrication activities
• Monitor equipment downtime and communicate unresolved issues to production leadership
• Create and maintain work orders and maintenance documentation
• Support equipment rebuilds, preventive maintenance projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with maintenance service providers and production teams to maximize equipment reliability
• Promote a safe, team-oriented work environment and follow all safety procedures
• Remain qualified in previous production-related duties to provide operational flexibility when needed

Pay and Schedule

• Full-Time
• 1st Shift
• Annual salary: $75,000-$80,000, depending on experience

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PLC Maintenance Technician looking for a long-term position with a stable manufacturing operation. Candidates with industrial maintenance, controls technician, automation technician, electrical maintenance, or manufacturing maintenance backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Apply online or contact Penmac in West Plains, MO for more information.Why Penmac?Penmac Staffing offers affordable health insurance options with no waiting period! Long-term Penmac employees may participate in our 401k retirement savings plan and become participants in our employee stock ownership plan. We provide free, fast, and friendly help finding a job that matches your skills and schedule.About Penmac StaffingWe have been placing people first since 1988. We offer temporary, temp-to-hire, long-term, and direct hire job opportunities in a variety of industries. Penmac, a 100% employee-owned company, operates over 30 offices in eight states. Penmac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Watch for a call from Recruiter Penny!After submitting your application, you may be contacted by Penny, our Virtual Recruiter. If you have time to talk with her, she'll ask you some pre-screening questions about this position and your experience and preferences. She'll pass that information along to a staffing specialist who will continue the interview process.By completing this application, you agree to receive AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Penmac Staffing Services, Inc. and its affiliates and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. Our privacy policy is available at: https://www.penmac.com/privacy-policy/.