Apprentice Instrument Controls Technician Work Location (HCM): Woodland Plant Description Pacific Coast Producers is one of the nations top food packaging companies and has a full-time job opening for Apprentice Instrument / Controls Technicians at its Woodland facility. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, pension, and 401(k). These are full-time, bargaining unit (union) positions requiring work on various shifts with potential for a great deal of overtime in the summer months. Individuals will perform maintenance, repair, design and/or modification of the plants control network and control/electrical systems. Positions will gradually assume responsibility under a head technician or supervisor for the efficient operation, maintenance, repair, and safety of all plant instruments, controls, PLC/HMI programming; electrical circuits, plant floor networking, and related equipment. To be considered, applicants must have: Satisfactorily completed a two year program relative to this field (instrumentation/controls); or Comparable work experience, plus one year of formal training in this area; and Must possess a fundamental understanding of instruments, controls, PLC/HMI programming, electrical circuits, and related equipment, which may be evaluated by passing assessments. Key Competencies/Qualifications: PLC and HMI troubleshooting skills; including a minimum of minor logic editing skills. Understanding of plant floor hardware and software, as well as networking and domain structure admin. Knowledge of SQL server development and administration. Process control systems trouble shooting skills. AutoCAD experience for creating electrical drawings. Ability to work independently, performing related maintenance, repair, planning, and design. Proficient at interpreting and developing electrical one line and logic schematics, along with P&ID drawings, and process flow drawings. Key Responsibilities: Troubleshooting, calibration and installation of our pneumatic and electromechanical components, programmable logic controllers, printers, level and temperature devices, control valves, chart recorders and similar components, and other technology and equipment. Assist in complex troubleshooting and control strategy. Read blueprints, charts, sketches and operating instructions and proceed accordingly. Keep maintenance records. Obtain and maintain an adequate supply of parts. Responsible for work and layout, requisitioning necessary equipment. 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. Note Pacific Coast Producers o ffers equal employment opportunity to all applicants including females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Are you a returning applicant? Previous Applicants: Email: Password: If you do not remember your password click here . Back to Search Results New Search