Instrumentation Control Technician

Bronco Wine Co.; Ceres (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D

Group Short-Term Disability

Group Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Critical Illness

Voluntary Accident & Injury

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Bronco Wine Company is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Technician to support safe maintenance across the Bronco Manufacturing Network in Ceres, Napa Valley, and Santa Rosa. The ICT troubleshoots, tests, repairs, and maintains bottling halls and related equipment, while contributing to continuous improvement and documentation.

The role requires strong electrical/electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting skills, plus experience with PLCs, SCADA, and CMMS.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate’s degree or certificate in a technical field focusing on industrial electrical systems and programming.
• At least ten (10) years’ experience in a journey or senior level in a plant manufacturing environment (high-speed beverage preferred).
• Or at least fourteen (14) years’ experience at journey/senior level across multiple sites with high production volume.
• CPR Certification and first aid mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bottling, processing, and support equipment across Bronco facilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair control loops (0–10 VDC, 4–20 mA) and process instruments.
• Interpret P&ID diagrams and electrical blueprints for equipment.
• Perform preventive electrical and mechanical maintenance on diverse process equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow SOPs/BOMs.
• Interface with CMMS, CI activities and supplier parts.
• Train and mentor team members on-site.
• Travel across Northern California (Ceres to Santa Rosa) as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical/electronic

PLC platforms (Rockwell Siemens GE)

HMI/SCADA knowledge (Intouch, WINcc)

Test equipment usage (DVMs, oscillosc|

Documentation & record keeping

Education

Two-year associate’s degree or certificate in a technical field focusing on industrial electrical systems

Tools

DVMs (multimeters)

Oscilloscopes

Ohm meters

Electrical blueprints & P&ID interpretation

Job description

Job Description

About the job

The Role

This position will report to: Bottling Maintenance Manager

Travel Requirements: Based on Business needs 7-10%

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Shift:1

Employment Category: Full-Time Regular

Pay Range: $24.45 to $34.80

Onsite Position

Bronco Wine Company founded in 1973, our family‑owned company strives to continue and improve upon being vertically integrated, from the vineyard to the table, focusing on crafting quality wines for every table. Our family’s resilience and sustained growth will continue to be fostered through stewardship of family, valued employees, respected partners, and future generations.

Job Statement

The Instrumentation & Controls Technician’s (ICT) supports a safe and sound maintenance, engineering and related maintenance program for the Bronco Manufacturing Network, consisting of sites in Ceres, Napa Valley, and Santa Rosa, California. Under minimal supervision, the ICT’s primary responsibility is to troubleshoot, test, monitor, repair and maintain the bottling halls and all related support and facility equipment, keeping production lines and related systems operating safely and efficiently. The ICT is a key member of the maintenance team and participates daily in Continuous Improvement (CI) activities in the network. Additional responsibilities may include general mechanical maintenance, documentation and record keeping, working directly with the cellar, quality, winemaking, safety, and other departments; preventative maintenance program management, technical library management, ordering parts and interfacing with suppliers, and performing other duties as assigned and/or required.

Essential Duties

• Primarily responsible for maintaining bottling, processing, and support equipment in various halls and other areas around Bronco facilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair control loops (0–10 VDC and 4–20 mA), electrical/electronic systems, and process instruments such as load cells, temperature, flow rate, and pressure transmitters and other I/O devices.
• Be familiar with the use of DVMs, ohm meters, oscilloscopes, current loop analyzers.
• Interpret and work from P&ID diagrams and electrical blueprints for process equipment.
• Perform preventive electrical and mechanical maintenance on diverse process equipment.
• Be proficient using standard hand tools and be familiar with mechanical systems such as belt drives, pulleys, motors, conveyance, etc.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow SOPs/BOMs.
• Understand and comply with all ISO 9001, HACCP and GMP requirements and processes.
• Trains and mentors team members hands on, where the work is at in the production spaces.
• Working knowledge of Lock Out, Tag Out (LOTO) and safe operation of all site equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of electricity and the safe operation of electrical testing equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Works with industry standard PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, GE Fanuc) and HMI/SCADA systems (Intouch, WINcc, Inductive Automation, ControlLogix).
• Works with networked and PC-based logic controls
• Draft, develop, update and maintain technical documentation, training materials, and troubleshooting guides
• Interface with the network’s CMMS and dashboard databases
• Operate material handling equipment, battery equipment, moving machinery, and other powered equipment
• Utilize TCP/IP as a troubleshooting and setup tool
• Acts as a key participant in CI meetings and activities

Job Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Two-year associate’s degree or Certificate in an automotive, aviation, marine, electrical or other technical field with a focus on industrial electrical systems and programming.
• At least ten (10) years’ experience with demonstrated increase in responsibility and scope at a journey or Senior level in a plant manufacturing environment, with preference for high‑speed beverage manufacturing of sodas, wine, beer, juice or dairy products with at least 2MM units of production annually.
• OR
• At least fourteen (14) years’ experience with demonstrated increase in responsibility and scope at a journey or Senior level in a plant manufacturing environment, with preference for high‑speed beverage manufacturing of sodas, wine, beer, juice or dairy. Successful experience working in multiple sites is highly desired with a combined volume of at least 4MM units annually.
• CPR Certification and first aid mandatory

Advance Knowledge Of

• Processing and packaging equipment operation.
• Instrumentation, control systems, programming and SCADA
• Preventive maintenance schedules and CMMS.
• Equipment manuals, specifications, drawings and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) s.
• Engineering design methods in beverage manufacturing.
• Continuous Improvement (CI) tools, programs, and method s.

Ability To

• Travel throughout the Northern California area between Ceres and Santa Rosa.
• Interact effectively with Bronco Team Members.
• Work at various heights and awkward positions, as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional stair climb.
• Frequent walking.
• Work in awkward positions (kneeling, lying down or squatting).

Work Enviroment

• Moving machinery.
• Occasionally high noise level.
• Exposure to solvents/chemicals.
• Frequently working in outdoor climate.

HOURS AND WORKDAYS

1st Shift 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, weekends and holiday may be mandatory based on business needs.

Personal Protective Equipment Required

• Side shield safety glasses, safety vest, head/ear protection, and proper footwear when in production facility

What We Offer

At Broco Wine Company, we understand that our success is driven by our talented committed workforce. We value the contributions each employee makes to our achievements, and our aim is to offer a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive, helping us attract and retain top talent. Our Benefits are crafted to support the needs of our employees and their families, ensuring the package is simple to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D
• Voluntary life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Voluntary Accident & Injury
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K
• Paid time off

Eeo Statement

Bronco Wine Company is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic safeguarded by law.

We are committed to cultivating an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Reasonable Accommodations

We will provide reasonable accommodation to assist individuals with disabilities with essential job functions. If you wish to apply for a position at Bronco Wine Company and require special assistance during the application process, or if you believe you do not meet the necessary qualifications for a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to discuss potential accommodations, please reach out to our Human Resources at [e-mail] for further assistance or guidance.