Process Control Technician

Position : Process Control Technician

Department : Maintenance

Classification : Union

Pay : Starting $39.04

The Company

Stanislaus Food Products is a nationally recognized, family-owned company known for crafting the finest Italian-style tomatoes and sauces for top-quality Italian restaurants and pizzerias. We currently have an opening as a Process Control Technician

If you take pride in the quality of your work and prefer working on a team of talented individuals which shares your passion for excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Our Company Mission :

To attract quality-oriented restaurateurs with consistently superior tomatoes and olive oil, keep them through legendary service, and invest in talented people who share our dedication to customer success.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE A candidate for this position must have experience in the electrical / electronic field with either an associate degree in electronics or computer science area or 2-3 years of experience in instrumentation and process controls or automation, PLC or DCS industry. The candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, working knowledge of mechanical systems, understanding of electrical / electronic theory, an ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineered specifications, strong Microsoft personal computer skills, and a working knowledge of Ethernet networks.

Primary Duties :

• Works diligently to complete work correctly the first time.
• Use engineered plans and specifications to provide equipment automatization and system design.
• Work in a Team environment to create complete process automation / control solutions.
• Implement, Setup, maintain, repair, calibrates and overhaul instrumentation and / or electronic hardware to achieve all process control strategies.
• Troubleshoot installed systems, controls, and related control elements (electronic, pneumatic, mechanical).
• Commission and test related equipment for efficient performance, recognize, and correct potential instrument failures.
• Interface directly with operators to identify and resolve process control and automation issues.
• Interface directly with operators to identify improvements in process control strategies or automation systems or equipment.
• Understand blueprints, P&ID’s, Electrical Diagrams, operating instructions and proceed accordingly.
• Set up and wire up Control Panels that include PLCs and all electric / electronic components.
• Responsible for predictive and preventive maintenance of all phases of the plant automated equipment, process control systems and all their instrumentation.
• Improving the reliability of plant equipment in various assigned areas.
• Knowledge of different technologies in measurement instrumentation for Temperature, Level, Flow, Pressure, Density, Ph, Conductivity, Position, Displacement, etc.
• As well as final control elements like proportional valves, Solenoids, Actuators, etc.
• Assist in the Planning process by identifying parts and work required using AMMS to enter notifications.
• Participate in the Breakdown Elimination process to reduce the frequency of breakdowns and improve equipment reliability.
• Follow Maintenance Standard Procedures and seek to improve machinery specific procedures where possible.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• The ideal candidate is proficient in industrial control and SCADA systems.
• Experience with Studio 5000 Logix Designer and Allend Bradley PLCs; TIA Portal and Siemens PLC’s, but not limited to those and use or knowledge of Ignition, Wonderware, or any other SCADA platform.

Seasonal Requirements :

Pay and Benefits :

Benefits for this role are provided in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Stanislaus Food Products is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.