Industrial Maintenance Technician: Electrical & PLC Expert

Crest Steel Corporation; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Maintenance Technician at Crest Steel Corporation will install, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and material handling equipment. The role emphasizes high-voltage electrical work, PLC controls, automation, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates will read schematics, interpret manuals, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical

Qualifications

• : Experience maintaining manufacturing equipment and high-voltage electrical systems.

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.

Skills

Industrial electrical 480V

PLC troubleshooting

Motor controls

Hydraulic systems

Electrical schematics

Diagnostic tools

LOTO procedures

OSHA compliance

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Driver's license

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

Maintenance Technician at Crest Steel Corporation will install, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and material handling equipment. The role emphasizes high-voltage electrical work, PLC controls, automation, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates will read schematics, interpret manuals, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical