Instrumentation Technician

Join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare and enhance the lives of millions of people. Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine, developing, producing, and marketing innovative medicines, solutions, and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

About the role

The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for routine calibration and repair of plant instrument standards.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate various types of instrument standards and control elements, including: electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, temperature, pressure, level, flow, weight and weighing systems, analytical devices, and NIST Standards.
• Troubleshoot and perform corrective maintenance on instrument standards and control elements.
• Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System to document work activity.
• Provide detailed documentation of all calibration, troubleshooting, and repair activities.
• Issue and complete job hazard analysis/safe work permits (hot work, excavating, confined space, hazardous atmosphere, etc.).
• Adhere to cGMP, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, job plans, and/or equipment manuals to perform work.
• Responsible for maintaining training curriculum requirements.
• Complete required Instrumentation Qualifications.
• Assist with modification, installation, and startup of new and existing instrument standards.

Requirements

• Trainee: High School Diploma or Equivalent plus 2 years of experience in maintenance, manufacturing, mechanical trades, or utility equipment operation. A technical Associate’s degree may replace the experience requirement.
• Tech 1: Associate’s degree in a relevant technical field plus 2 years of relevant experience. Directly related experience or a combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Tech 2: Associate’s degree in a relevant technical field plus 4 years of relevant experience. Directly related experience or a combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Tech 3: Associate’s degree in a relevant technical field plus 6 years of relevant experience. Directly related experience or a combination of education and experience may be considered.

Occupational Demands

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment on a rotating dayshift (8HR M-F).
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Exposure to chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools, and moving machinery.
• Operates forklifts, tractors, and power equipment.
• Exposure to high levels of noise, dust, gas, fumes, and steam.
• Exposure to extreme cold (below 32°F) and occasional extreme heat (above 100°F).
• Exposure to vibration or oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• Occasional entry into confined spaces requiring kneeling, crawling, climbing, and squatting.
• Works at heights on scaffolding and/or ladders; walks on uneven ground.
• Personal protective equipment required, such as: protective eyewear, chemical suits, safety shoes, gloves, hearing protection, and a respirator.
• Heavy lifting and carrying of 45 lbs. for up to 6-8 hours per day, with a maximum lift of 75 lbs.
• Work is performed standing, walking, bending, and twisting the waist for 4-6 hours per day.
• Repetitive foot movements; occasional reaching above and below shoulder height.
• Occasional bending and twisting of the neck.
• Repetitive hand movements with simple grasping, requiring fast, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Ability to make precise, coordinated movements to grasp and manipulate objects.
• Hearing acuity is essential.
• Color perception/discrimination, depth perception, and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye.
• Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; ability to listen to and understand information presented through spoken and written words.
• Performs a wide range of complex tasks; adheres to a work schedule to meet production standards.

Location

North America: USA: NC-Clayton