Controls Technician

Pacific Coast Producers; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Pacific Coast Producers in Woodland, CA is seeking an experienced Controls Technician for our on-site Woodland Production Facility. This full-time role involves installing, maintaining, and upgrading controls systems across a unionized plant, with potential weekend overtime and varied shifts.

Competitive benefits accompany a $40.00/hour pay rate. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in industry, strong PLC/HMI knowledge, and experience with AutoCAD and electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industrial experience.
• Must possess and use personal hand tools.
• Experience leading control system installations and upgrades.
• Skilled with creating and understanding diagrams, drawings, and schematics.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, HMI, and associated software suites (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Server configuration/administration basics for control data (SQL, Java, HTML); networking knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul controls systems and equipment.
• Test and calibrate PLCs, HMIs, and related components.
• Read blueprints, diagrams and operating instructions.
• Maintain maintenance records for controls systems/equipment.
• Obtain and maintain repair parts; lay out and requisition equipment.
• Perform electrical calculations and conduit installations; test systems with meters and scopes.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical schematics

Industrial networking

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Automation Direct

Job description

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Controls Technician to join our Woodland, CA team. PCP is dedicated to investing in its people and fostering a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America. Our Woodland tomato production facility is a leader in the industry, using state-of-the-art technology to produce diced, crushed, stewed tomatoes, sauces, and paste. Our investment in innovation, sustainability, and product quality makes this an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and stable organization.

Pay Rate: $40.00 per hour. This is a full-time, on-site role based at our Woodland, CA Production Facility and requires occasional weekend and overtime hours as needed. This position is part of a seniority-based Collective Bargaining (CBA) union and requires working various shifts.

Join our legacy of talented people working together to innovate and lead our industry. As a member of PCP, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes top-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and a retirement savings plan to help secure your future.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Install, adjust, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul controls systems, instruments, and related equipment.
• Recognize and correct potential controls system failures.
• Test, time, and calibrate pneumatic and electromechanical components, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interface (HMI) hardware and software, printers, level and temperature devices, control valves, chart recorders and similar components, and other devices or technology for efficient performance.
• Read blueprints, charts, sketches, and operating instructions and proceed accordingly.
• Keep maintenance records on controls systems and/or equipment.
• Obtain and maintain an adequate supply of applicable repair parts.
• Responsible for work and layout, requisitioning necessary equipment.
• Conduct load calculations to determine: Wire size, conduit size, transformer size and power supply size.
• Basic circuit installations to include: layout conduit, bend conduit, pull wire, land wiring, test and finalize circuit installation.
• Conduct electrical system testing utilizing electrical circuit instrumentation: i.e. multi-meter, amp probe, oscilloscope, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.
• Significant (5+ years) relevant industrial experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess and use personal hand tools.
• Demonstrable experience leading control system installations and upgrades, as well as designing and building control and electrical panels,
• Skilled with creating and understanding applicable diagrams, drawings, and schematics.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, HMI, and associate software suites, e.g. Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Automation Direct, etc.
• Server configuration, development, and administration experience for control data manipulation: e.g. SQL, Java, HTML; along with networking and domain structure administration skills.
• Familiar with NEC and UL Standards, electrical abbreviations, symbols.
• Able to install, program, and troubleshoot VFDs.
• Background in solid state circuitry and devices, high voltage D.C. rectifiers and control circuits.
• Basic hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge and experience.
• AutoCAD experience for creating electrical drawings.

Why Join PCP?

Become part of a team where your work truly matters. For over 50 years, our farmer-owned company has led the industry through innovation and a shared commitment to excellence. As an employee represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), you’ll be the backbone of our operations, ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently, and reliably every day.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay and overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• A defined-benefit pension plan for long-term retirement security.
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and bereavement (per the CBA contract).
• Employee Assistance Program and life insurance.
• Reliable year-round work with a company that has been farmer-owned for more than 50 years.

Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

About PCP Summary

Pacific Coast Producers, a cooperative owned by more than 165 family farmers who cultivate and transport diverse produce like tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and others, was founded in 1971. The company operates processing and packaging facilities in California and Oregon and has a workforce of over 3,000 employees. PCP is committed to delivering top-quality products to customers in all channels of trade, such as foodservice distributors and grocery retailers throughout the United States and Canada.

Our facility is located in Woodland, CA, a charming city in Yolo County, known for its rich agricultural history and small-town charm. With a historic downtown area, a thriving arts scene, and close proximity to Sacramento, Woodland offers a unique blend of rural and urban living. Additionally, the city has a strong economy and a growing business community, making it an ideal place to work and grow your career.

AA/EEO Policy Statement

Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.