Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking a talented and innovative Instrument Technician Apprentice to join its team at its production facility in Oroville, CA. PCP is dedicated to investing in its people and fostering a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America.
Our Oroville facility produces pears, peaches, fruit cocktails, and employs 169 full-time workers year-round and a seasonal work force of over 1,200. The Industrial Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of industrial equipment in our production facility.
Pay Rate: $27.98 per hour. Full time/40 hours per week with some weekend and overtime hours required when needed. These positions are part of a seniority based collective bargaining unit and require work on various shifts with potential for a great deal of overtime during the processing season.
Primary job duties would include:
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Troubleshooting, calibration and installation of our pneumatic and electro-mechanical components, programmable logic controllers, printers, level and temperature devices, control valves, chart recorders and similar components, and other technology and equipment.
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Assist in complex troubleshooting and control strategy.
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Read blueprints, charts, sketches and operating instructions and proceed accordingly.
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Keep maintenance records. Obtain and maintain an adequate supply of parts.
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Responsible for work and layout, requisitioning necessary equipment.
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Observe, support and enforce all regulatory standards; Company safety and food safety, quality initiatives and standards including housekeeping of personal storage areas and tool box.
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Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
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Satisfactorily completed a two-year program relative to this field (instrumentation/controls); or
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Comparable work experience, plus one year of formal training in this area; and
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Must possess a fundamental understanding of instruments, controls, PLC/HMI programming, electrical circuits, and related equipment, which may be evaluated by passing assessments.
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PLC and HMI troubleshooting skills; including a minimum of minor logic editing skills.
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Understanding of plant floor hardware and software, as well as networking and domain structure admin.
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Knowledge of SQL server development and administration.
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Process control systems trouble shooting skills.
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AutoCAD experience for creating electrical drawings.
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Ability to work independently, performing related maintenance, repair, planning, and design.
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Proficient at interpreting and developing electrical one line and logic schematics, along with P&ID drawings, and process flow drawings.
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Availability to work weekends and overtime during our harvest season (July-October).
About PCP Summary
Pacific Coast Producers, a cooperative owned by more than 165 family farmers who cultivate and transport diverse produce like tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and others, was founded in 1971. The company operates processing and packaging facilities in California and Oregon and has a workforce of over 3,000 employees. PCP is committed to delivering top-quality products to customers in all channels of trade, such as foodservice distributors and grocery retailers throughout the United States and Canada.
Oroville, CA is a small city nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, known for its stunning natural beauty and recreational opportunities. With access to Lake Oroville, Feather River, and numerous hiking trails, Oroville offers a unique outdoor experience for residents. Additionally, the city boasts a strong local economy and a growing downtown area, making it an ideal place to work and live.
AA/EEO Policy Statement
Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.