PLC Electrician - 1st shift

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Paramount, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled PLC Technician with 5+ years of PLC programming, AC/DC motor control, hydraulic system control, and industrial automation experience. This role supports advanced DC motor controls and hydraulic control systems across a wide range of large high‑energy forging equipment, forge furnaces, and other production machinery.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of experience in hydraulic equipment automation, PLC programming, and electrical/hydraulic troubleshooting.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
1st shift position, with overtime as needed.
Valid driver’s license required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams.
Proven ability to maintain accurate documentation and a clean, organized workstation.

Nice To Haves

Technical certifications or trade school training preferred.
Strong hands‑on experience with:
Experience with forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support equipment uptime and quick return‑to‑service by responding to equipment breakdowns and assisting maintenance teams with troubleshooting forging equipment.
Serve as the on‑site subject matter expert for PLC controls and power distribution systems.
Program, modify, and optimize industrial control systems, including: Troubleshoot and develop ladder logic, structured text, and function block programs to support safe and efficient equipment operation.
Document program changes, maintain revision control, and ensure regular system backups.
Repair, maintain, and install industrial electrical systems, including: Troubleshoot complex electrical and automation issues using: Hydraulic Controls & Systems Troubleshoot, program, and maintain Oilgear and Rexroth hydraulic control systems, including: Diagnose mechanical and electro‑hydraulic issues using PLC trending, oscillograms, and real‑time monitoring tools.
Work collaboratively with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure hydraulic system reliability and performance.
Perform preventive maintenance on forging equipment and automated systems related to PLC and electrical controls.
Recommend improvements to enhance equipment uptime, reliability, and operational safety.
Support root‑cause analysis investigations for recurring electrical, hydraulic, or automation failures.
Follow NEC regulations for electrical systems ranging from 24V to 4160V.
Adhere to all facility safety programs and requirements, including: Maintain clean, organized work areas and ensure proper documentation in compliance with PCC standards.