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Stationary Engineer - CA Licensed General Electrician License Required - SNA Airport
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$54.76/hr
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Stationary Engineer - CA Licensed General Electrician License Required - SNA Airport
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We are currently hiring for L1(entry level) - L3IC (Senior). Job Responsibilities * Design and ... Familiarity with industrial controls (PLC, HMI, common controls components) * Has had ownership ...
We are currently hiring for L1(entry level) - L3IC (Senior). Job Responsibilities * Design and ... Familiarity with industrial controls (PLC, HMI, common controls components) * Has had ownership ...
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We are currently hiring for L1(entry level) - L3IC (Senior). Job Responsibilities * Design and ... Familiarity with industrial controls (PLC, HMI, common controls components) * Has had ownership ...
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What Does an Entry-Level PLC Programmer Do?
As an entry-level PLC programmer, your duties are to help engineers and designers create new programs or improve existing programs in a programmable logic controller, which is a stripped-down computer that operates automated machinery. The PLC monitors things like production efficiency and machine temperature. Your responsibilities are to assess the current automation process to determine the specific needs of the PLC device and work with other specialists to improve the design of new programs for manufacturing equipment that has not yet been put into large-scale production.
What is the difference between Entry Level Plc Programmer vs Automation Technician?
| Aspect | Entry Level Plc Programmer | Automation Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Associate degree or technical certification in automation or programming | Technical diploma or certification in automation, electrical, or mechanical systems |
| Work Environment | Office or plant floor, programming PLCs, testing, troubleshooting | Plant floor, maintaining and repairing automation equipment |
| Industry Usage | Manufacturing, industrial automation, process control | Manufacturing, industrial facilities, equipment maintenance |
Entry Level Plc Programmers focus on writing and testing PLC code, often working closely with engineers. Automation Technicians handle installation, maintenance, and repair of automation systems. While both roles require technical certifications and work in manufacturing environments, their primary responsibilities differ, with programmers emphasizing software development and technicians focusing on hardware and system upkeep.
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Stationary Engineer - CA Licensed General Electrician License Required - SNA Airport
Oshkosh CorporationSanta Ana, CA
$54.76/hr
Full-time
Posted 4 days ago
Oshkosh Corporation rating
7.3
Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
249th of 418 rated machine equipment manufacturers
Job description
About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company
Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people's lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO, JetAire, JetPower, AmpTekO, Jetway, and more.
JOB OVERVIEW
Join Oshkosh AeroTech to support the operation and maintenance of critical airport systems as a Stationary Engineer. The Stationary Engineer role is responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a variety of electromechanical systems including aircraft passenger boarding bridges, conveyor systems, PLC systems, scanners, sorters, pushers, and baggage makeup units (BMUs). The ideal candidate must possess a CA General Electrician License with a strong mechanical and electrical background, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
YOUR IMPACT
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain aircraft passenger boarding bridges, PLC systems, sorters, scanners, conveyor systems, pushers, and related controls equipment, components, and systems.
- Monitor and maintain BMU (Baggage Makeup Unit) systems and components.
- Provide concise, accurate, and sufficiently detailed data for input of all maintenance information.
- Provide emergency/unscheduled and scheduled maintenance repairs of equipment and facilities.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
- Complete daily work log and work order paperwork for tasks accomplished during shift.
- Respond to maintenance calls when required and/or requested.
- Comply with company safety program.
- Ability to work productively and cohesively in a diverse and multicultural environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Work within a team and support other shifts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidate must hold a valid General Electrician License in CA
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid Driver's License
- Strong Interpersonal and Teamwork Skills
- Must pass background check in order to work in secure areas of an airport
- Ability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift including weekends and holidays
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Airport experience a plus
- Computer, Typing, and Data Entry experience / skills preferred
HOURLY PAY: $54.76/HR
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is similar to airport operation with vehicular traffic. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees will work on an airport ramp around aircrafts and around heavy equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of a Carpenter, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds. Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircrafts and the confined areas of baggage conveyor systems. Specific vision abilities required by this job include good close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Good hand / eye coordination is required. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer.Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
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Industry
Motor vehicle manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Oshkosh, WI, US
Year founded
1917