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PLC Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

GKN Aerospace Inc
United States, California, El Cajon
Jun 26, 2025
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job Summary As a PLC Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and related automation equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime of machine systems. Your expertise in control systems and electrical/mechanical troubleshooting will be key to supporting continuous operations and improving system reliability. The ideal candidate has strong skills in PLC programming, diagnostics, and maintenance of diverse facility systems within an industrial environment. Job Responsibilities * Perform regular maintenance, inspection, and calibration of PLCs, control systems, and associated hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment. * Troubleshoot and diagnose faults in PLC programs, control panels, sensors, actuators, hydraulic valves, pneumatic cylinders, and related automation components. * Repair, replace, or reprogram faulty PLC hardware and software to restore proper system function. * Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to assist in system upgrades, modifications, and new installations. * Maintain detailed logs and documentation of maintenance activities, program changes, and repair history. * Support the integration of new automated equipment and ensure compatibility with existing PLC and fluid power systems. * Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies during all maintenance activities. * Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in PLC, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance. Job Qualifications Required Qualifications * High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification in electrical engineering, automation, or related field preferred. * 3+ years of experience working with PLCs and industrial automation systems. * 2+ years of expereince reading and interpreting electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, hydraulic and pneumatic circuit diagrams, and control system documentation. * Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with PLC platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc). Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with programming languages such as ladder logic, function block diagrams, or structured text. * Familiarity with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, including motors, sensors, drives, valves, and actuators. * Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong attention to detail. * Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a maintenance or engineering team. * Willingness to work flexible hours or be on-call for emergency repairs. * Reliable attendance is essential to support uninterrupted facility operations. Compensation Range The compensation range is between $32.00 - $45.00 per hour. We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go? A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We arethe place where human dreams, plus humanendeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. Nearest Major Market: San Diego