Industrial Controls Technician

Peace River Citrus Products, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Paid vacation & holidays

401K with match

Profit sharing

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Job summary

Peace River Citrus Products, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician for a 24/7 food manufacturing facility. This hands-on role focuses on troubleshooting, maintenance, and reliable operation of automation and instrumentation systems with no coding.

You will work 8 or 12-hour shifts, day or night, including holidays. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 3+ years in industrial maintenance or controls, with experience in PLCs, electrical schematics, and SCADA systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance, electrical, or controls experience.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of PLC-controlled systems; navigate ladder logic and diagrams to diagnose faults.
• Electrical systems knowledge up to 480 VAC, including motor controls, VFDs, and servo drives.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with industrial instrumentation: temperature, pressure, flow, level devices.
• Familiarity with HMI and SCADA platforms; Ignition experience is a plus.
• Comfort working independently on off-shifts with minimal supervision.
• Able to work 8 or 12-hour shifts, day or night, including holidays and call-ins.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve controls issues on pasteurizers, blending systems, fillers, CIP systems, and packaging lines.
• Navigate PLC programs to identify faults, verify I/O, and diagnose control issues across multiple platforms (no code modification).
• Respond to equipment alarms and production calls; diagnose root causes and restore operations safely.
• Inspect, maintain, and replace instrumentation including sensors, transmitters, flow meters, and control valves.
• Perform preventive maintenance including panel inspections, sensor calibrations, and device replacements.
• Troubleshoot VFDs, servo drives, motor starters, and related electrical controls.
• Use eMaint CMMS to document corrective maintenance, inspections, and parts usage.
• Communicate equipment conditions clearly to management and production teams.
• Follow all LOTO, GMP, food safety, and OSHA requirements.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Ladder logic

Structured text

Function block diagrams

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

eMaint CMMS

Ignition

SCADA

Job description

The Industrial Controls Technician is responsible for the troubleshooting, maintenance, and reliable operation of automation, controls, and instrumentation systems across a 24/7 food manufacturing facility. This is a hands‑on troubleshooting role (no programming or code modification is required).

• High school diploma or GED required; 3+ years of industrial maintenance, electrical, or controls experience.
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting PLC‑controlled systems; ability to navigate ladder logic, structured text, and function block diagrams to diagnose faults and check I/O without modifying code.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems up to 480 VAC including motor controls, VFDs, and servo drives.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with industrial instrumentation; temperature, pressure, flow, and level devices.
• Familiarity with HMI systems and SCADA platforms; Ignition experience is a plus.
• Must be comfortable working independently on off‑shifts with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work 8 or 12‑hour shifts, day or night, including holidays and emergency call‑ins.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve controls issues on pasteurizers, blending systems, fillers, CIP systems, and packaging lines.
• Navigate PLC programs to identify faults, verify I/O, and diagnose control issues across a variety of platforms (no code modification required).
• Respond to equipment alarms and production calls, diagnose root cause, and restore operations safely and efficiently.
• Inspect, maintain, and replace instrumentation including sensors, transmitters, flow meters, and control valves.
• Perform preventive maintenance including panel inspections, sensor calibrations, and device replacements.
• Troubleshoot VFDs, servo drives, motor starters, and associated electrical controls.
• Use eMaint CMMS to document corrective maintenance, inspections, and parts usage.
• Communicate equipment conditions clearly to management and production teams.
• Follow all LOTO, GMP, food safety, and OSHA requirements.

Why Join Us

• Troubleshooting‑focused role in a stable, established food manufacturing facility
• Competitive hourly wage with shift differential and guaranteed minimum call‑in pay.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, 401K with match, and Profit Sharing.
• Work alongside experienced automation and controls leadership with opportunities to expand your technical skills and grow your career.

About Peace River Citrus Products

Peace River Citrus Products, Inc. (PRCP) is a vertically‑integrated grower partner, fruit processor, beverage base manufacturer/packager, and solutions provider of citrus‑derived products and services, supplying global and regional brands as well as private label producers.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace