Instrument Mechanic

About the role

The Instrument Mechanic position plays a critical role in supporting safe, reliable plant and facility operations through high-quality maintenance and responsive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and modify instrumentation and control systems, including electrical and mechanical controllers.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on field instruments, transmitters, sensors, analyzers, control valves, actuators, motors, and related equipment.
• Prepare detailed, accurate, and timely documentation in accordance with site requirements, including maintenance records, calibration logs, and equipment history entries.
• Document completed work, test results, calibration data, parts usage, and equipment findings in work order system.
• Diagnose equipment and system issues using test instruments such as multimeters, loop calibrators, signal simulators, and other trade-specific tools.
• Wire, terminate, and troubleshoot control circuits, instrument loops, and related electrical components.
• Assist with equipment startup, shutdown, commissioning, and recommissioning activities as needed including supporting PM workplan development.
• Read and interpret CAD drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, sketches, P&IDs, and verbal instructions in regards to instrumentation installation, maintenance and repair.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and communicate observations and recommendations to supervision, engineering, and other maintenance personnel.
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, and potential hazards to supervision promptly.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, work areas, and assigned equipment in clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Collaborate with other trades and support additional maintenance tasks as required.

Requirements

• 5+ years of apprenticeship or equivalent experience in instrumentation installation and repair in an industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform required job functions with minimal supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Experience working in an environment governed by GMP and/or environmental compliance requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other trades.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code.
• Knowledge of function, installation and maintenance of industrial electrical and mechanical instrumentation and control systems.

Shift

Day shift (7 am - 3:45 pm) or 2nd shift (3:00 pm – 11:45 pm), Mon-Fri, determined by position availability after polling.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position safely and effectively. This includes lifting, bending, climbing, reaching, and moving as required to complete job tasks in a safe and approved manner.
• The role also requires the safe operation of hand tools, power tools, test equipment, and other trade-related equipment.

Environmental Conditions

• Work environments may vary depending on assignment and may include the maintenance shop, plant floor, or other industrial settings.
• The position may involve exposure to noise, temperature changes, dust, moving equipment, electrical hazards, and other typical industrial conditions.