Instrument Technician

SUMMARY

Install, repair, maintain and improve electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment. Leads and participates in teams to develop and implement engineering solutions. Works with multiple energy levels and deploys safe work practices when required to analyze and troubleshoot equipment with differing levels of electrical current.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all functions of the job in a safe manner and promptly reports any unsafe behaviors to the shift supervisor.
• Replace or repair equipment and/or component parts as required.
• Inspect the equipment to determine condition and state of repair.
• Primarily performs facility electrical maintenance, secondarily mechanical maintenance as necessary.
• Electrical systems analysis - check for shorts, faulty equipment, etc., then perform complete repairs as necessary.
• Replacement of defective wiring.
• Installation and/or repairs of minor electrical components which include motors, receptacles, etc.
• Reading and analyzing electrical diagrams or schematic drawings and make needed repairs.
• Alignment of all drive components
• Assembles, disassembles or installs mechanical equipment working from engineering drawings, field sketches, other related documents, and verbal field instructions needed to perform assigned duties.
• Must be proficient in all machine shop equipment, hand tools, power tools and precision instruments.
• Performs regular fire and safety inspections and issues reports.
• Participates in the safety and housekeeping programs.
• Regular attendance on site
• Performs other related duties consistent with the nature of the job as directed by the supervisor.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee should hold the following abilities:

• Verifiable and sustained authorization to work in the United States

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

The employee must be able to:

• Advanced computing skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Suite, SAP, PLC, and other controls software)

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Must have 5+ years of qualified Instrumentation, electrical experience in a manufacturing environment and provide proof of formal training.
• Must have 3+ years in industrial/mechanical maintenance
• Must be proficient with PLC's at a programming level and fully understand ladder logic.
• Must demonstrate competence reading and understanding blueprints and schematics.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess:

• See Physical Demands Analysis for this Job Description for full demands
• Pass drug screen at prior to employment
• Acceptable background check
• Pass pre-employment physical