Instrument Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform programming and maintain PLC, VFD, MMI documentation, including but not limited to Wonder Ware, and Allen-Bradley Software
• Specify and order parts as necessary to perform repairs or installations
• Complete daily maintenance and repair logs
• Perform electrical construction work as required, including but not limited to, running conduit / pulling wires
• Clean and maintain work area
• Communicate with plant production, maintenance, and engineering personnel
• Install, maintain, repair, overhaul, calibrate and test a wide variety of industrial instrumentation that record, indicate, control and regulate level, flow, pressure, temperature, position and water analysis
• Make periodic preventative maintenance inspections of all metering control instruments, diagnosing existing or potential trouble; cleans, lubricates, calibrates and adjusts as conditions indicate
• Lay out, install and place into service new metering, controlling and recording devices, calibrating as required; may extend or connect related electrical circuits
• Perform troubleshooting, write SOPs, manage projects, and special tasks to be performed as needed to maintain a smooth operation of facility machinery

Requirements & Qualifications

• A High School Diploma/GED required
• At least three years in a related role
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Journeyman level electrician with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong background in electronics/electrical, pneumatic/hydraulic equipment, PLC’s, MMP’s, PC’s programming, NEC, NFPA-70E and ISA standards
• Strong background in an industrial environment, preferably a food manufacturing facility
• Experience working with up to 480V, PLC’s, PC’s, MMI, control systems, instrumentation and VFD’s
• Must be able to meet physical, environmental, and mental requirements outlined on Job Specifications either with or without accommodation
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required
• Ability to climb vertical ladders

Food Safety Requirements and Responsibilities

• Must comply with all Federal, State, Corporate, Warehouse and Food Safety standards, policies, and guidelines (i.e. HACCP, GMP, SQF, FDA, etc.)

Physical Demands

• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required.
• Ability to climb vertical ladders.
• Must be willing and able to work in a non-climate controlled environment