Industrial Maintenance Technician - Electrical & PLC Automation

Reliance, Inc.; National City (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. is looking for a Maintenance Technician in California to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and material handling equipment. This role emphasizes high-voltage electrical systems, PLC controls, automation, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical troubleshooting.

Travel for training may be required; first shift and on-call status are expected. You will help minimize downtime, ensure safety, and support continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) preferred.
• Willingness to travel for training.
• First shift and on-call availability.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial machinery, production equipment, conveyors, cranes, forklifts, and material handling systems.
• Diagnose and repair high-voltage electrical systems, including motor controls, transformers, switchgear, VFDs, and power distribution equipment.
• Troubleshoot, modify, and maintain PLC-controlled equipment, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Install, test, and commission new equipment, machinery upgrades, and automation systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical control circuits, sensors, relays, contactors, and industrial communication devices.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and equipment modifications as required.
• Maintain facility infrastructure including lighting, plumbing, compressed air systems, and building repairs.
• Utilize lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, fall protection, and other safety procedures during maintenance activities.
• Manage maintenance spare parts inventory and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency repairs in a timely manner to maximize production uptime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, reliability, and cost reduction.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental requirements.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Skills

High-voltage electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Industrial electrical schematics

Electrical testing tools

Lockout/Tagout OSHA compliance

Troubleshooting and repair

Communication skills

Valid driver's license

Tools

Multimeters

Megger

Electrical diagnostic tools

Job description

Reliance, Inc. is looking for a Maintenance Technician in California to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and material handling equipment. This role emphasizes high-voltage electrical systems, PLC controls, automation, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical troubleshooting.

Travel for training may be required; first shift and on-call status are expected. You will help minimize downtime, ensure safety, and support continuous improvement