Instrumentation Technician 1st shift

Wm Bolthouse Farms Inc•Bakersfield, CA

9d•$29 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages. Bolthouse Farms is a pre-eminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, shakes, and protein drinks. Health-Ade is the fastest growing kombucha brand, dedicated to creating bubbly beverages that boost gut health. Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand with national availability. And, SAMBAZON beverages bottle the superfruit power of açaí in juice and natural energy cans. The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California, and the Greater Chicago Area. To learn more, please visit www.generousbrands.com [https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.generousbrands.com%2F&esheet=54302478&newsitemid=20250805863198&lan=en-US&anchor=www.generousbrands.com&index=1&md5=6a6ac761aafbcd9e0e300bf6b1fab422]. WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE The primary function of this position is to test, calibrate, install, repair and inspect monitoring and recording devices. Another function is to perform trouble-shooting and preventive maintenance and rebuilds on the same equipment. Another responsibility is to protect the integrity and operation of these devices. Technician must follow established performance levels and product quality standards. The Instrumentation Technician will monitor and communicate operating shift activities with supervision as well as the other shift’s and departments. Performing preventive maintenance and suggesting predictive maintenance repairs to reduce business unit downtime will be the continuous improvement tasks for this position.

Requirements

Associates Degree in related field; or four (4+) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of database software, Intranet and Internet software, WMS Warehouse Management Systems
Experience in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word and Access
Proven, reliable work history
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
Ability to interact with a diverse employee population and with internal/external customers in an effective, professional manner
Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze and interpret common /technical journals and drawings /diagrams, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to manage multiple projects/repairs simultaneously, set priorities, pro-actively resolve challenges in a fast paced, high pressure environment
Excellent conflict resolution skills, diplomacy, and tact

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a fast paced, high volume food production/manufacturing facility
Prior working knowledge of OSHA, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA, USDA and EPA regulations
Knowledge of JDE software

Responsibilities

Proficiency on different Instrument, communication and calibration protocols like 4-20 mA, 0-10 VDC , Hart Communicator , PID tuning and calibration. 3-15 PSI I/P’s and a proficient knowledge of CCP’s
Coordinating electrical and instrument plans between three shifts of instrument control technicians performing technical maintenance and repairs on equipment as well as installations
Assist in creating and verifying current spare parts inventories for plant equipment
Assist in managing and reducing repair costs
Ensure scheduled work assignments are completed in a timely manner and required documentation completed.
Responsible for opening/closing and completing work orders for repairs
Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, calibrates and tests a wide variety of industrial instrumentation that record, indicate, control and regulate level, flow, pressure, temperature, position and water analysis
Troubleshoots telemetry and process controller hardware
Maintains a functional knowledge of the operation of the telemetry system software and hardware
Makes periodic preventative maintenance inspections of all metering control instruments, diagnosing existing or potential trouble;
Cleans, lubricates, calibrates and adjusts as conditions of all metering control instruments as indicated
Plan, install and place into service new metering controlling and recording devices, calibrating as required, and extend or connect related electrical circuits when needed
Support the calibration of test apparatus and equipment and recordkeeping of said equipment.
Other duties as assigned