General Electrical Technician

Dynacast International; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Voluntary benefits: FSA/HSA, AD&D,Life

Job summary

Dynacast is seeking a General Electrical Technician in Lake Forest, CA to maintain, repair and troubleshoot all automated equipment in the plant. This on-site role requires reading electrical/hydraulic blueprints and expertise with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, GE Fanuc PLCs and MMI systems.

Applicants should have 5+ years of industrial electrician experience, knowledge of power distribution circuits, and the ability to troubleshoot circuits and perform PMs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Industrial Electrician experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Power Distribution Control Circuits.
• Ability to troubleshoot Circuits and perform PMs on Power distribution devices.
• Die casting or plastics industry experience preferred, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Read electrical/hydraulic blueprints.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE Fanuc PLCs & MMI systems.
• Intermediate Level understanding of AC and DC Circuits.
• Can calculate the electrical power requirements of a New Asset and install according to NEC Standards.
• Relocate existing Asset and install New Asset electrical equipment as required.
• Hydraulic/Pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
• Have knowledge of National Electrical Codes.
• Assist in Mechanical repairs within a team environment.
• Execute and implement electrical preventative maintenance procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

PLC systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Industrial maintenance

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

GE Fanuc PLCs

Job description

Company Overview

Dynacast, a Form Technologies company, is a global leader in precision die casting, producing highly engineered metal components for industries like automotive, electronics, and medical devices. The Lake Forest, CA facility specializes in zinc and aluminum die casting, advanced automation, and in-house tooling to deliver millions of high-quality parts annually. Committed to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability, Dynacast combines global expertise with local manufacturing excellence.

The General Electrical Technician will maintain, repair and troubleshoot all automated equipment in the plant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read electrical/hydraulic blueprints.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE Fanuc PLCs & MMI systems.
• Intermediate Level understanding of AC and DC Circuits.
• Can calculate the electrical power requirements of a New Asset and install according to NEC Standards.
• Relocate existing Asset and install New Asset electrical equipment as required.
• Hydraulic/Pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
• Have knowledge of National Electrical Codes.
• Assist in Mechanical repairs within a team environment.
• Execute and implement electrical preventative maintenance procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND OR EXPERIENCE

• 5 or more years of Industrial Electrician experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Power Distribution Control Circuits.
• Ability to troubleshoot Circuits and perform PMs on Power distribution devices.
• Die casting or plastics industry experience preferred, but not necessary.

LOCATION & WORK SETUP

Lake Forest, California – ON-SITE role in manufacturing plant environment.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer match
• Additional Voluntary Benefits
  • FSA / HSA
  • Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Support Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Support Through Loss
  • Legal Service Program
  • Global Assistance Program
• Vacation accrual, sick time and paid holidays
• Career growth opportunities within a global company

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Dynacast is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or other protected status.

Salary: $34.00 - $37.00 per hour