Industrial Automation Technician - PLCs, Conveyors & VFDs

Employbridge; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Employbridge is seeking an experienced Automation Technician to support and maintain automated production and material handling equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment near Whittier, CA.

You will troubleshoot conveyors, PLC-controlled systems, sensors, motors, and VFDs; perform preventive maintenance; minimize downtime; and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently. Experience with electrical troubleshooting up to 480V and reading electrical and mechanical schematics is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial maintenance and automation.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480V.
• Experience reading electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Safety-focused with reliable equipment performance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair conveyors and PLC-controlled systems.
• Maintain sensors, motors, and VFDs.
• Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Safety conscious

Tools

PLCs

Sensors

Motors

VFDs

Job description

Employbridge is seeking an experienced Automation Technician to support and maintain automated production and material handling equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment near Whittier, CA.

You will troubleshoot conveyors, PLC-controlled systems, sensors, motors, and VFDs; perform preventive maintenance; minimize downtime; and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently. Experience with electrical troubleshooting up to 480V and reading electrical and mechanical schematics is preferred.