PLC TECHNICIAN

StaffWorthy; California City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and maintenance provider in California City is seeking a hands-on PLC Technician to ensure that production equipment complies with CAL-OSHA safety standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs, with a strong understanding of Allen Bradley PLC logic. Responsibilities include diagnosing equipment issues, modifying electrical control wiring, and supporting PLC projects. This role requires collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams in a dynamic and service-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment via PLC logic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic.
• Layout and modify electrical control wiring.
• Create and modify HMI control.
• Repair/replace heavy equipment components.
• Complete assigned work orders.
• Research supplies, parts, and machines.
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians.
• Work with engineering on programming routine changes.
• Oversee contractors for PLC projects.
• Foster collaboration within the team.

Skills

Programming and troubleshooting PLCs

Understanding of Allen Bradley PLC logic

Reading and interpreting Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic schematics

Using or learning Auto-CAD electrical

Teaching others how PLC logic works

Accountability in teamwork

Analytical problem solving

Motivation for service-driven maintenance

Education

3 years of experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs

Job description

The PLC Technician will be a hands‑on leader who is supporting and ensuring production equipment is performing in compliance with CAL‑OSHA safety standards.

The PLC Technician will diagnose equipment via PLC logic and will complete work orders by priority. This includes inputting the work order information into the MVP system.

Required Education/Experience

• 3 years of previous experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Understand Allen Bradley PLC logic and be able to edit PLC programs.
• Ability to read and interpret Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic schematic diagram
• Ability to use or learn Auto‑CAD electrical
• Results oriented with a passion for teaching others how PLC logic works
• An accountable team player that collaborates well with the plant departments
• Self‑driven and analytical problem solver
• Strongly motivated to succeed with a clear understanding of a service driven maintenance department

Job Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment via PLC, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic logic.
• Layout and modify electrical control wiring.
• Create and modify HMI control.
• Repair/replace heavy equipment components, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic.
• Complete assigned work orders for repairing and replacing heavy equipment components
• Research supplies, parts, and machines needed to complete work orders.
• Work with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot instrument and PLC problems.
• Work with engineering personnel in determining routine changes to programming on the PLCs and HMIs.
• Support projects involving PLCs by overseeing contractors and / or writing the PLC and HMI programming themselves.
• Foster an environment of care, collaboration, and courage with team members.

Skills and Certifications

3 years of previous experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs.