Controls Technician

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP) a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Controls Technicianto join our Woodland CAteam.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 Woodland tomato production facility is a leader in the industry using state-of-the-art technology to produce diced crushed stewed tomatoes sauces and paste. Our investment in innovation sustainability and product quality makes this an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and stable organization.

Pay Rate:$40.00 per hour. This is a full-time on-site role based at ourWoodland CA Production Facility and requires occasional weekend and overtime hours as needed. This position is part of a seniority-based Collective Bargaining (CBA) union and requires working various shifts.

Join our legacy of talented people working together to innovate and lead our industry. As a member of PCP you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes top-quality medical dental and vision insurance generous paid time off and a retirement savings plan to help secure your future.

The Controls Technicianensures the operation of control equipment within the facility by conducting preventative maintenance load calculations basic circuit installations and electrical system testing and performs the following duties:

Key responsibilities include

• Install adjust maintain troubleshoot repair and overhaul controls systems instruments and related equipment.
• Recognize and correct potential controls system failures.
• Test time and calibrate pneumatic and electromechanical components programmable logic controllers (PLCs) Human Machine Interface (HMI) hardware and software printers level and temperature devices control valves chart recorders and similar components and other devices or technology for efficient performance.
• Read blueprints charts sketches and operating instructions and proceed accordingly.
• Keep maintenance records on controls systems and/or equipment.
• Obtain and maintain an adequate supply of applicable repair parts.
• Responsible for work and layout requisitioning necessary equipment.
• Conduct load calculations to determine: Wire size conduit size transformer size and power supply size.
• Basic circuit installations to include: layout conduit bend conduit pull wire land wiring test and finalize circuit installation.
• Conduct electrical system testing utilizing electrical circuit instrumentation: i.e. multi-meter amp probe oscilloscope etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.
• Significant (5 years) relevant industrial experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess and use personal hand tools.
• Demonstrable experience leading control system installations and upgrades as well as designing and building control and electrical panels
• Skilled with creating and understanding applicable diagrams drawings and schematics.
• Strong knowledge of PLC HMI and associate software suites e.g. Allen-Bradley Siemens Automation Direct etc.
• Server configuration development and administration experience for control data manipulation: e.g. SQL Java HTML; along with networking and domain structure administration skills.
• Familiar with NEC and UL Standards electrical abbreviations symbols.
• Able to install program and troubleshoot VFDs.
• Background in solid state circuitry and devices high voltage D.C. rectifiers and control circuits.
• Basic hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge and experience.
• AutoCAD experience for creating electrical drawings.

Why Join PCP

Become part of a team where your work truly matters. For over 50 years our farmer-owned company has led the industry through innovation and a shared commitment to excellence. As an employee represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) youll be the backbone of our operations ensuring everything runs safely efficiently and reliably every day.

At PCP we believe in providing more than just a job; we offer long-term stability and a benefits package you can truly count on:

• Competitive hourly pay and overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage.
• A defined-benefit pension plan for long-term retirement security.
• Paid time off including holidays vacation sick leave and bereavement (per the CBA contract).
• Employee Assistance Program and life insurance.
• Reliable year-round work with a company that has been farmer-owned for more than 50 years.

Sponsorship:This role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

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 3000 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.

Our facility is located in Woodland CA a charming city in Yolo County known for its rich agricultural history and small-town charm. With a historic downtown area a thriving arts scene and close proximity to Sacramento Woodland offers a unique blend of rural and urban living. Additionally the city has a strong economy and a growing business community making it an ideal place to work and grow your career.

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.