Engineering Technician Mechanical - Instrumentation

About the role

Join the team supporting America’s Warfighter as the World’s largest small-caliber ammunition manufacturer. As an Engineering Technician Mechanical - Instrumentation you will serve in a critical role in supporting the design, development, testing, and maintenance of electrical systems and components. Technical expertise and attention to detail will ensure that all electrical systems meet the required specifications and operate efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Maintenance Instrumentation team, supporting alarm systems, process instrumentation, HVAC controls, and other site instrumentation and control systems.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain instrumentation and control equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Perform testing, analyze results, and develop recommendations for corrective actions and system improvements.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with other trades, contractors, and operations personnel to support process and facility needs.
• Source replacement parts and materials, including vendor communication and purchase order requests.
• Develop, update, and maintain instrumentation maintenance procedures and documentation.
• Provide technical training and mentoring to electricians, instrumentation technicians, and engineering technicians as needed.
• Prepare job estimates, including labor, materials, and resource requirements.
• Maintain accurate work records, schedules, and equipment history within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Stay current on emerging instrumentation technologies, industry best practices, and applicable training opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; Controls automation training program or relevant certificate preferred.
• 5 years relevant work experience with maintenance of Johnson Controls Metasys, DeltaV, Experitec or equivalent instrumentation systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an understanding of control systems.
• Ability to read schematics, drawings, and work independently.
• Experience developing/creating and performing maintenance requirements for HVAC and process systems.
• Must be proficient with basic hand and power tools; machining experience a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office and documentation.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required for this position.
• Must possess a valid US driver's license.
• Successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
• Ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.
• Successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies.
• Must be a U.S. citizen (non‑US citizens are not permitted on‑site at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance – effective day one.
• Short and long term disability.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Up to 8% company contribution toward retirement savings.
• 80 hours Paid Time Off.
• 80 Paid Holidays hours.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.

Pay

Salary range: $78,000‑$99,600. Annual merit increase and company bonus are included on top of base salary.

Schedule

Dayshift: