Maintenance Mechanic

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  • Company Carlton Forge Works
  • Location Paramount, CA
  • Salary $45/hour - 50/hour
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Posted July 29, 2026

Sr. PLC Technician

Los Angeles

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.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Uptime & PLC Automation

  • Support equipment uptime and quick return to service by responding to equipment breakdowns and assisting maintenance teams with troubleshooting forging equipment.
  • Serve as the onsite 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.

 

Electrical Distribution & Motor Control Systems

  • Repair, maintain, and install industrial electrical systems
  • Troubleshoot complex electrical and automation issues

 

Hydraulic Controls & Systems

  • Troubleshoot, program, and maintain Oilgear and Rexroth hydraulic control systems
  • Diagnose mechanical and electrohydraulic issues using PLC trending, oscillograms, and realtime monitoring tools.
  • Work collaboratively with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure hydraulic system reliability and performance.

 

Preventive Maintenance & Reliability

  • 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.

 

Safety & Compliance

  • Follow NEC regulations for electrical systems ranging from 24V to 4160V.
  • Adhere to all facility safety programs and requirements
  • Maintain clean, organized work areas and ensure proper documentation in compliance with PCC standards.

 

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in hydraulic equipment automation, PLC programming, and electrical/hydraulic troubleshooting.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Technical certifications or trade school training preferred.
  • 1st shift position, with overtime as needed.
  • Valid drivers license required.
  • Experience with forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts is a plus.
  • 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.