Instrument Technician Apprentice

Pacific Coast Producers • Oroville, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP) is seeking an Instrument Technician Apprentice for its food production facility in Oroville, California. The role is responsible, under a superintendent or supervisor, for the effective operation of electrical and electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and instrument-control systems and related equipment. The apprentice installs, adjusts, maintains, repairs, and overhauls instruments, gauges, controls, and related equipment, including cannery instruments and controls.

The position includes identifying and correcting potential instrument failures; testing, timing, and calibrating instruments for efficient performance; interpreting blueprints and operating materials; keeping maintenance records; maintaining an adequate supply of repair parts; and arranging work layouts and requisitioning necessary equipment. PCP's Oroville facility produces pears, peaches, and fruit cocktails. The position is part of a seniority-based collective bargaining unit and may involve various shifts and substantial overtime during the processing season. Pay rate is $30.85.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Operate electrical and electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, instrument, gauge, and control systems and related instruments under 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 work and instrument layouts and requisition necessary equipment.

What This Job Offers

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