PLC & Electrical Maintenance Technician

GC Valves, LLC.; Crestwood (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GC Valves, LLC. in Crestwood, MO is seeking a highly skilled High-Level Technician to troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain complex electrical and control systems on production equipment.

The role requires reading PLCs, schematics, and wiring diagrams, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability. The selected candidate will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose faults, and coordinate with Facilities and Operations to minimize downtime, while applying rigorous documentation and

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of technician experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and test equipment.
• Understand and read PLC software.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical and control-system failures on production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and equipment manuals to identify faults and complete repairs.
• Use PLC software to monitor inputs and outputs, interpret logic, and troubleshoot machine sequences and control issues.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace electrical components, including motors, motor starters, contactors, relays, sensors, switches, power supplies, and VFDs.
• Use multimeters and other electrical diagnostic equipment to verify voltage, continuity, and component operation in accordance with safe electrical work practices.
• Install, wire, configure, and test electrical components and control devices according to equipment specifications and applicable electrical requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical panels, wiring, connections, motors, and control systems to improve equipment reliability.
• Identify root causes of recurring electrical faults and recommend corrective actions to prevent repeat failures.
• Verify proper operation of equipment controls, safety interlocks, and emergency-stop circuits following repairs, without bypassing safety devices.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures, electrical safety requirements, and applicable PPE practices. Perform electrical work only within training and authorization.
• Maintain accurate work orders and records of troubleshooting findings, repairs, replacement parts, and approved wiring or control changes.
• Coordinate with Operations, Facilities, vendors, and equipment manufacturers to resolve electrical and automation issues.
• Support mechanical maintenance, equipment improvements, technician training, and after-hours service as needed.

Skills

Schematics reading

PLC reading

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical diploma/associate degree preferred

Tools

Multimeters

Electrical test equipment

Job description

GC Valves, LLC. in Crestwood, MO is seeking a highly skilled High-Level Technician to troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain complex electrical and control systems on production equipment.

The role requires reading PLCs, schematics, and wiring diagrams, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability. The selected candidate will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose faults, and coordinate with Facilities and Operations to minimize downtime, while applying rigorous documentation and