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Posted 21 July, 2026

Senior Technician - Maintenance

TalentBurst, Inc.
Carlsbad, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Job Title: PLC Technician
Work Location: Carlsbad, CA 92008
Shift Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Work Mode: 100% Onsite

Pay Rate: $35.00/Hour on W2
Job Duration: 12 months with possible extension
Job Description
Position Summary
This position is responsible for, but not limited to, performing preventative maintenance on production equipment to ensure total customer satisfaction.

Job Duties
Access and program and/or modify PLC logic to make repairs.
Perform evaluations and/or analyze unique problems that are new to equipment.
Perform predictive maintenance by analyzing routine failures and determining adjustments and repairs that need to be made.
Perform training as needed to Lower-level Maintenance Techs on troubleshooting and repair techniques utilized with equipment
Perform specified preventative maintenance on production equipment to prevent equipment downtime.
Monitor equipment operations to ensure proper usage.
Construct and/or assemble new equipment
Perform various building maintenance activities-inside and outside the plant
Troubleshoot equipment failures and repair as needed
Perform specified preventative maintenance on production equipment to prevent equipment down-time
Perform Lock Out / Tag Out requirements.
Work from blueprints, manuals, sketches and verbal instructions.
Help repairing on hydraulic, pneumatic and electromechanical systems.
Help to install, repair, rebuild production and building equipment
Help in connecting pipes to plumbing fixtures.
Build crates, cabinets, stands, tables, partitions and racks.
Assist and instruct less experienced personnel with skilled trade functions as needed.
Advise or recommend new or changed methods and equipment to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary to meet business conditions or changes.
Adheres to quality and safety systems or maintenance of quality and safety standards.

Minimum Qualifications
Good communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to work independently
Must have good or corrected eyesight to ensure quality of work
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds frequently
Ability to crouch, crawl, climb ladders, and work at various heights
Good basic math skills
Good mechanical aptitude, and troubleshooting ability
Must have a valid driver's license

Mandatory Requirement
High school diploma or equivalent
Associate's degree in a Technical school or 4 years' experience
5+ years' experience in injection molding maintenance, or mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical repair
Degree in PLC Logic and or a related electronics field
Worker will need to wear steel-toed boots and safety glasses on site.

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Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Company Description
Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA