
DCS Technician
Tampa, FLContract$33–38/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
Aerotek is hiring an electrician for a contract-to-hire position based in Tampa, Florida. The role maintains, repairs, and supports automated production equipment and industrial control systems, including PLC-controlled machinery and robotics. The electrician will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and programming issues, install and commission equipment, and collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams. The position is fully onsite.
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Full job description
$45-50 an hour+ $125 .00 Per Diem a day position located in Cape Canaveral, Florida!
Electrician
Build the Future of Space Exploration
Are you passionate about automation, controls, and cutting-edge technology? We are seeking a skilled electrician to help maintain and optimize the advanced automated systems that support the design, manufacturing, and launch of next-generation spacecraft and rockets. If you're ready to solve complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment where every day contributes to humanity's future in space, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Do
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Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLC-controlled equipment, automated machinery, robotics, and industrial control systems.
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Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and programming issues to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency.
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Program, modify, and support PLC systems including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and other industrial control platforms.
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Perform preventative maintenance on automated production equipment and control systems.
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Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
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Collaborate with engineers, maintenance teams, and production personnel to improve equipment reliability and performance.
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Install and commission new equipment, controls, sensors, and instrumentation.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, safety, and quality.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with robotics, servo systems, and automated manufacturing equipment.
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Familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, SCADA, and HMI programming.
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Previous experience in aerospace, manufacturing, automation, or high-tech production environments.
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Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime when needed to support critical operations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,799 open Electrician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$33–38/hr
- Florida median$29–38/hr24 hourly ranges
- US median$35–45/hr900 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $35.50/hr, is 6% above the Florida median midpoint ($34/hr) — in the middle half of Electrician hourly ranges in Florida.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 74 open Electrician jobs in Florida and 1,799 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Florida
- Experience
- Electrician postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (1,159 postings).
- Education
- 22 of the 1,799 open Electrician jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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