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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician - PLC & Electrical

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Nov 3
Full-timeKingsburg, CA, USA$36 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Five or more years of industrial maintenance experience.
  • Three or more years of experience with Allen-Bradley programmable logic controller (PLC) ladder logic and the ability to navigate through logic.
  • Experience navigating electrical schematics to troubleshoot equipment issues.
  • Experience using a digital multimeter (DMM), Megger, oscilloscope, and other electronic testing equipment.
  • Ability to identify and explain electrical controls on a test bench.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks including walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling for up to 12 hours per day in loud, hot, cold, humid, dusty, and high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

  • Perform diversified maintenance on production machines and plant facility equipment, including control logic, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Take on installation projects assigned by controls engineers.
  • Perform basic fabrication duties, including welding, cutting, and forming.
  • Diagnose problems; replace or repair parts; and test and adjust equipment.
  • Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
  • Use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material-handling equipment.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct problems in PLC controllers and process automation systems.
  • Comply with safety and environmental regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical system drawings.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with PLC troubleshooting and programming.
  • Experience with welding and fabrication using MIG, Stick, TIG, and/or flux-cored welding processes.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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