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DCS Technician

Aerotek

Atlanta, GAContract$33–38/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$33–38/hr
Location
Atlanta, GA
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The electrician will maintain and optimize automated systems supporting spacecraft and rocket design, manufacturing, and launch. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment, supporting PLC systems, performing preventive maintenance, and commissioning equipment. The posting prefers experience with robotics and automated manufacturing, familiarity with specified control platforms, and experience in aerospace or related environments. The position is described as a contract role and fully onsite in Atlanta, Georgia.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

RoboticsServo SystemsAutomated Manufacturing EquipmentAllen-BradleySiemensSCADAHMI ProgrammingFlexible SchedulingOvertime Availability

Qualifications

Aerospace ExperienceManufacturing ExperienceAutomation ExperienceHigh-Tech Production Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

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

  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLC-controlled equipment, automated machinery, robotics, and industrial control systems.

  • Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and programming issues to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency.

  • Program, modify, and support PLC systems including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and other industrial control platforms.

  • Perform preventative maintenance on automated production equipment and control systems.

  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

  • Collaborate with engineers, maintenance teams, and production personnel to improve equipment reliability and performance.

  • Install and commission new equipment, controls, sensors, and instrumentation.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, safety, and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with robotics, servo systems, and automated manufacturing equipment.

  • Familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, SCADA, and HMI programming.

  • Previous experience in aerospace, manufacturing, automation, or high-tech production environments.

  • Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime when needed to support critical operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.

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 position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.

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
  • Georgia median$28–34/hr20 hourly ranges
  • US median$35–45/hr900 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $35.50/hr, is 14% above the Georgia median midpoint ($31/hr) — in the middle half of Electrician hourly ranges in Georgia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 52 open Electrician jobs in Georgia and 1,799 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Georgia
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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