Lead Maintenance Technician: Robotics & PLCs

gpac LLC.; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac LLC. is seeking a Production Maintenance Lead Technician to join our manufacturing team in Indio, CA. The role focuses on high-complexity maintenance tasks, electrical/mechanical systems, and FANUC robotics in a fast-paced production environment.

You will troubleshoot, repair and optimize automated equipment, interpret schematics, and ensure safe, reliable operation while coordinating with on-site management to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in maintenance repair or industrial maintenance
• Strong problem-solving and process-oriented mindset
• Experience with PLC-based machinery, robotics and automated systems
• Hands-on, team-oriented with continuous improvement mindset
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair and refurbish electrical/mechanical equipment to meet production goals
• Test installed equipment and adjust for safe, proper operation
• Interpret work orders and manage preventive maintenance across equipment
• Read wiring diagrams and apply PLC ladder logic to solve problems
• Diagnose defects, source parts and ensure timely delivery to meet deadlines
• Log spare parts usage and maintain inventory levels
• Coordinate with supervision and on-site management on repairs
• Operate hand tools and assemble parts with attention to safety and quality
• Learn new equipment and adapt to role changes; maintain food safety and quality compliance

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Willingness to learn

Robotics programming (Preferred)

Education

Technical diploma or associate degree in Electrical/Industrial Maintenance

Tools

PLC ladder logic

Fanuc robotics

HMI/SCADA

Allen Bradley PLC

Omron PLC

Siemens PLC

VFDs

Electrical schematics

Wiring diagrams

Job description

gpac LLC. is seeking a Production Maintenance Lead Technician to join our manufacturing team in Indio, CA. The role focuses on high-complexity maintenance tasks, electrical/mechanical systems, and FANUC robotics in a fast-paced production environment.

You will troubleshoot, repair and optimize automated equipment, interpret schematics, and ensure safe, reliable operation while coordinating with on-site management to minimize downtime.