PLC Technician Apprentice — Hands-On Automation Training

GCS Recruitment; Oregon; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists is sourcing a PLC Technician for a hands-on training program in Portland, OR. This entry-level role focuses on PLCs, electrical controls, and automated equipment, offering practical troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning experience in a fast-paced engineering environment.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers on live automation projects, review wiring diagrams and documentation, and support testing and inspections.

Qualifications

• Requires technical degree or engineering background.
• Exposure to PLCs or industrial controls.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Comfortable working on industrial equipment.
• Willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support PLC testing and system commissioning.
• Troubleshoot control panels, sensors, motors, and field devices.
• Assist with electrical inspections and equipment validation.
• Review wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Work alongside engineers on live automation projects.

Skills

PLC exposure

Troubleshooting

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Education

Technical degree or engineering background

Tools

Multimeter

Electrical testing tools

Job description

PLC Technician

Location: Portland, OR

Launch your career in industrial automation through a hands-on training programme focused on PLCs, electrical controls, and automated equipment. This role is ideal for candidates looking to develop practical troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning experience within a fast-paced engineering environment.

What You'll Do

• Support PLC testing and system commissioning
• Troubleshoot control panels, sensors, motors, and field devices
• Assist with electrical inspections and equipment validation
• Review wiring diagrams and technical documentation
• Work alongside experienced engineers on live automation projects

Requirements

• Technical degree or engineering background
• Exposure to PLCs or industrial controls
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Comfortable working on industrial equipment
• Travel flexibility required

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.