Industrial Controls TechnicianPeace River Citrus Products
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Job Summary
Industrial Controls Technician (Day & Night Shift)
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).
Minimum Requirements
- 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
