PLC/Instrumentation Technician

City Brewing Co•Irwindale, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The PLC/Instrumentation Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all programmable logic controllers (PLCs), instrumentation, and control systems within the brewery. This includes ensuring the accuracy and reliability of all process control equipment to support brewing, fermentation, and packaging operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, required
Experience in electrical troubleshooting with high-speed manufacturing, preferred
Knowledge of common machining tools including lathes, mills, presses, and grinders
Demonstrated skills in hydraulic/pneumatic systems, pumps, laser alignment, power transmission, precision measuring tools
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint) and effectively use the Internet, as well as Computerized Maintenance Management Systems experience, preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with Allen Bradley PLC's, Modicon, RS ControlLogix, and Studio 5000 is essential.
Experience with Proleit and Wonderware is a highly desirable. This position leans heavily into Proleit.

Nice To Haves

Experience in electrical troubleshooting with high-speed manufacturing
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems experience

Responsibilities

Perform calibration, maintenance, and repair on a variety of process instruments including: Conductivity probes, Turbidity sensors, Dissolved Oxygen (DO) sensors, Density meters, Pressure transmitters, Level sensors and flow meters, Control valves.
Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with PLC hardware and software.
Modify and program PLCs to optimize brewery processes.
Maintain and troubleshoot Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems.
Work on electrical systems including Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and 480V power distribution.
Troubleshoot and repair Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
Maintain and calibrate both 4-20 mA and 3-15 psi control loops.
Diagnose and repair industrial communication networks, including Ethernet-based systems.
Adhere to all safety protocols and quality standards to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.