Senior PLC Controls Technician - Manufacturing Automation

Altium Packaging; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Altium Packaging in City of Industry, CA, seeks an experienced PLC Automation Technician to design, program, repair, and maintain packaging control systems. The role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills for hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC systems.

You will troubleshoot malfunctions, perform preventive maintenance, and upgrade lines with new technology. The position entails working near heat, noise, and moving equipment, with potential overtime and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing controls & automation maintenance required.
• Experience with PLCs/VFDs replacement and configuration.
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair skills required.
• Experience with schematics (electrical blueprints, switches, relays).

Responsibilities

• Design, program, repair and troubleshoot control systems, PLCs and HMIs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on PLC systems and back up programs.
• Upgrade production lines with new equipment and technology.
• Inspect, repair and modify electrical/electronic systems and control circuits.
• Support safety, compliance and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Automation

Electrical

Diagnostics

Tools

RSLogix 5000

RSLogix 500

RSLogix 5

PanelView HMI

Multimeter

Job description

Altium Packaging in City of Industry, CA, seeks an experienced PLC Automation Technician to design, program, repair, and maintain packaging control systems. The role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills for hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC systems.

You will troubleshoot malfunctions, perform preventive maintenance, and upgrade lines with new technology. The position entails working near heat, noise, and moving equipment, with potential overtime and weekend shifts.