Instrument Technician Apprentice

Pacific Coast Producers • Oroville, CA

12d • $0 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), an agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking an Instrument Technician Apprentice for its Oroville, California facility. PCP produces pears, peaches, fruit cocktails, and other packaged produce. The Oroville facility employs 169 full-time workers year-round and a seasonal workforce of more than 1,200.

This position is part of a seniority-based collective bargaining unit. Work is required on various shifts, with the potential for substantial overtime during the processing season. The stated pay rate is $30.85.

Under a superintendent or supervisor, the position is responsible for the effective operation of electrical and electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, instrumentation, gauge, control, and related equipment. Duties include installing, adjusting, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling instruments and related equipment; identifying and correcting potential failures; testing, timing, and calibrating instruments; reading blueprints and operating materials; maintaining repair records and parts supplies; and laying out work and requisitioning necessary equipment.

Requirements

• At least 1–2 years of experience as an instrument technician, preferably in food processing or manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and internal customers.
• Reliability and excellent attendance.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Fundamental aptitude for instrument control, which may be assessed by a practical exam.

Nice To Haves

• Satisfactory completion of a related educational certificate, program, or degree, and/or comparable work experience, plus formal training in the area.
• Experience as an instrument technician in a food processing or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate electrical and electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, instrument, gauge, control, and related equipment under the responsibility of a superintendent or supervisor.
• Install, adjust, maintain, repair, and overhaul instruments and related equipment.
• Overhaul cannery instruments, controls, and related instruments.
• Recognize and correct potential instrument failures.
• Test, time, and calibrate instruments and related equipment for efficient performance.
• Read blueprints, charts, sketches, and operating instructions and proceed accordingly.
• Maintain records on instruments.
• Obtain and maintain an adequate supply of instrument repair parts.
• Plan instrument and work layouts and requisition necessary equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed