PLC/Instrumentation Technician at City Brewing Co

Irwindale, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 26

Salary

41.25

Posted On

13 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

PLC Programming, Instrumentation Calibration, SCADA, HMI, Electrical Troubleshooting, VFD Repair, Control Loop Maintenance, Industrial Networking, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic Systems, Precision Measuring Tools, Microsoft Office Suite, CMMS, Mechanical Maintenance, Process Control, 480V Power Distribution

Industry

Beverage Manufacturing

Description

City Brewing Company – Who We Are With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America’s largest co-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focuses on Safety throughout our facilities, Quality of products produced for our customers, Communication at all levels, Growth of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, and Performance with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow. Job Summary 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. Duties and Responsibilities * Instrumentation and Control System Maintenance: Perform calibration, maintenance, and repair on a variety of process instruments including: * Conductivity probes: Endress+Hauser, Georg Fischer * Turbidity sensors: Optek * Dissolved Oxygen (DO) sensors: Mettler Toledo, Hach * Density meters: Anton Paar * Pressure transmitters: Rosemount, Endress+Hauser, IFM * Level sensors and flow meters: Magnetic and mass flow meters * Control valves: Valtek/Flowserve, Burkert, Fisher, Tuchenhagen * PLC Programming and Troubleshooting: * Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with PLC hardware and software. * Modify and program PLCs to optimize brewery processes. * Experience with Allen Bradley PLC's, Modicon, RS ControlLogix, and Studio 5000 is essential. * SCADA and HMI Systems: * Maintain and troubleshoot Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems. * Experience with Proleit and Wonderware is a highly desirable. This position leans heavily into Proleit. * Electrical and Mechanical Systems: * Work on electrical systems including Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and 480V power distribution. * Troubleshoot and repair Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) from manufacturers like Danfoss and Allen Bradley. * Maintain and calibrate both 4-20 mA and 3-15 psi control loops. * Networking and Communication: * Diagnose and repair industrial communication networks, including Ethernet-based systems. * Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and quality standards to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. Minimum Qualifications * 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 Benefits/Compensation City Brewery provides a competitive salary and benefit package that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability Insurance; Section 125; 401(k) and a paid 30-minute meal period. The Company also contributes monthly towards the employee elected health and dental benefits. Selected candidate must be willing to work any and all shifts, weekends and holidays when necessary to cover the needs of the business. City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair PLCs, instrumentation, and control systems to support brewery operations. This includes calibrating process instruments and managing SCADA/HMI systems to ensure operational reliability.