Controls Technician: PLC & Panel Builder

Norchem Corp; Bell Gardens (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with match

PTO & STO

Federal holidays

Uniforms provided

Boots expense reimbursement

Job summary

Norchem Corp in Bell Gardens, CA seeks a hands-on Controls Technician (PLC & Panel Building) to design, assemble, wire, and troubleshoot control systems for cutting-edge industrial automation. You’ll build UL508A panels, integrate PLCs/relays/drives, and support field installations and commissioning.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in electrical/automation work, experience with PLC/HMI-based systems, and familiarity with UL508A standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on electrical, automation, or electromechanical work.
• Experience with PLC/HMI-based systems is desired.
• Familiarity with UL508A standards and industrial control wiring.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire UL508A control panels using schematics and I/O lists.
• Assemble and integrate PLCs, relays, drives, and control components.
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems (motors, VFDs, relays, PLCs).
• Execute BOM, I/O, and PID specifications for electrical panel builds and installation projects.
• Perform quality control tests and inspect systems for quality, safety, and code compliance.
• Interpret electrical schematics, manuals, and work orders.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to deliver high-quality automated systems.
• Opportunity to work on field installations, commissioning, and real-world system startups.

Skills

PLC/HMI systems

Electrical wiring

UL508A standards

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

ET preferred

Job description

Norchem Corp in Bell Gardens, CA seeks a hands-on Controls Technician (PLC & Panel Building) to design, assemble, wire, and troubleshoot control systems for cutting-edge industrial automation. You’ll build UL508A panels, integrate PLCs/relays/drives, and support field installations and commissioning.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in electrical/automation work, experience with PLC/HMI-based systems, and familiarity with UL508A standards.