Controls Technician 1
E&J Gallo Winery · Modesto, CA, US, 95354 · United States · On-site
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Job Req ID: 107677
Job Type: Full-time
Work Category: Onsite,
Sponsorship: Not Available
Compensation: $ 44.95 - $ 60.72
Shift: Graveyard Shift
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We are GALLO
We’re a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that’s consistently recognized as a Glassdoor “Best Places to Work.” We have 130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We’re home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America.
View our Corporate Values and Mission Statement here.
A Taste of What You'll Do
Join GALLO as an Instrumentation and Controls Technician and help keep our plant operations running safely, reliably, and efficiently. In this hands-on role, you will maintain, install, and troubleshoot plant instrumentation, control systems, and related equipment with minimal supervision. You will apply foundational programming and controls knowledge to diagnose issues, support equipment uptime, and help protect product quality.
You will partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to troubleshoot using PLCs, HMIs, electrical test equipment, Asset Center, and RS Linx. Responsibilities include replacing failed electrical components, downloading parameters, uploading PLC and HMI data to investigate issues, and executing PLC code changes with guidance from experienced technicians. You will also contribute ideas, identify improvement opportunities, solve technical challenges, and communicate the status of active work clearly.
This role offers the opportunity to support capital projects, improve existing assets, and help bring new products to life. Every day, you will help uphold GALLO’s commitment to GMP, quality, environmental responsibility, and safety. You will routinely inspect work and production areas, address conditions that could affect safety or production, and assist teammates as needed.
We welcome candidates who bring curiosity, accountability, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. If you enjoy practical problem-solving, learning from experienced teammates, and making a meaningful impact in a production environment, we encourage you to apply.
What You'll Need
2 years technical degree in electrical technology plus 1 year of experience working with PLC controls, logic circuits, pneumatic and electrical equipment; OR High school diploma or State issued equivalency certificate plus 3 years of experience working with PLC controls, logic circuits, pneumatic and electrical equipment.
Required to climb stairs and ladders; required to conduct work at heights.
Knowledgeable of Electrical Safety procedures.
May be required to work a rotating shift/schedule (e.g., day, swing, graveyard, 5x8, 4x10) as well as weekends and overtime.
Skilled in reading, comprehending,…