Electrical Technician

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual/Performance Bonuses

Sign-on Bonus

Incredible Growth Options

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Electrical Technician for a high-volume food manufacturing environment in Southern California. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical/instrumentation systems to uphold quality, safety, and regulatory standards within a multi-facility operation.

The role offers competitive bonuses, benefits, and growth opportunities in a company with nearly four decades of industry leadership. Join a team focused on reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial or food manufacturing electrical/instrumentation roles.
• Strong working knowledge of PLC logic and control systems (Allen-Bradley/Siemens).
• Reading electrical drawings, P&IDs, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Ability to work independently or lead small teams during projects and shutdowns.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair 120V/240V/480V and medium voltage systems.
• Calibrate, maintain, and repair instrumentation including flow, temperature, pressure, and level transmitters.
• Program, diagnose, and troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, SCADA/HMI systems.
• Collaborate with other departments to plan, coordinate, and execute maintenance and upgrade projects.
• Document work using CMMS systems and ensure safety/compliance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Industrial electrical

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical understanding

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Siemens PLCs

SCADA/HMI

NEC knowledge

Job description

Job details

Electrical Technician - Food Manufacturing - Leader in food/beverage industry for close to 75 yrs

Salary: $44 - $48 per hour

A bit about us

Join a well-established, privately held food manufacturing company with close to 75 years of operational history in Southern California. With four production facilities supporting national retail and food service partners, this company is known for its commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Why join us

• Annual/Performance Bonuses
• Sign-on Bonus
• Incredible Growth Options
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Job Details

Technicians here play a key role in keeping production running smoothly across a high-volume environment that operates under tight quality, regulatory, and food safety standards. The company continues to invest heavily in equipment upgrades, automation, and preventive maintenance, making it an ideal fit for skilled professionals who want to be challenged and valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair 120V/240V/480V and medium voltage systems
• Calibrate, maintain, and repair instrumentation, including flow, temperature, pressure, and level transmitters
• Program, diagnose, and troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, SCADA/HMI systems
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, P&IDs, and NEC codes
• Maintain and troubleshoot MCCs, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, and motor controls
• Support boiler/burner systems, pumps, and motor-operated valves (MOVs)
• Execute conduit/pipe layout, tubing, and bending as needed
• Collaborate with other departments to plan, coordinate, and execute maintenance and upgrade projects
• Document work using CMMS systems and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial or food manufacturing electrical/instrumentation roles
• Strong working knowledge of PLC logic and control systems (Allen-Bradley/Siemens)
• Solid understanding of NEC, electrical safety standards, and medium-voltage systems
• Ability to read/interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and control systems
• Ability to work independently or lead small teams during projects and shutdowns

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.