Instrumentation Technician

Principal Accountabilities

• Perform maintenance/troubleshooting on equipment in various departments throughout the facility working on automation, instrumentation, and electrical systems
• Learn the facility functions (both the processes and the service groups) to continuously gain knowledge and experience in automation, electrical and instrumentation
• Tracking projects to completion including documentation
• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Provide feedback and suggestions for improving the reliability of the plant assets
• Assist with design and installation best practices of new or upgraded equipment, machinery, automation, instrumentation, robotics, machine controls, machine automation

Required Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Be 18 years or older
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Ability to perform physical duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely
• Experience troubleshooting a range of automation or instrumentation systems
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud, noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, different shifts, and holidays with advance notice
• Basic ability to use a computer
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or Equivalent
• Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Have knowledge of configuring and programming a variety of control systems including PLC and HMI systems (Allen-Bradley)
• One (1) year of working experience in Automation and Instrumentation
• Experience working in food processing facility environment
• Experience troubleshooting programming technologies, such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Experience working on analog/ discrete instruments and valves, printers, cameras, and scanners
• Predictive Maintenance and/or Precision Maintenance Certifications

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts