Instrumentation Technician 3rd shift

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$29.00/hr - $33.00/hr

• Report to:
  Assistant Manager
• Travel Requirement:
  None
• Location:
  
  Bakersfield, CA
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Shift:
  3rd shift 10pm-6:30am
• Employment Category:
  Full Time - Regular
• Pay Range: $29-$33

The primary function of this position is to test, calibrate, install, repair and inspect monitoring and recording devices. Another function is to perform troubleshooting and preventive maintenance and rebuilds on the same equipment. Another responsibility is to protect the integrity and operation of these devices. The Technician must follow established performance levels and product quality standards. The Instrumentation Technician will monitor and communicate operating shift activities with supervision as well as the other shift’s and departments.

Performing preventive maintenance and suggesting predictive maintenance repairs to reduce business unit downtime will be the continuous improvement tasks for this position.

• Proficiency on different Instrument, communication and calibration protocols like 4-20 mA, 0-10 VDC, Hart Communicator, PID tuning and calibration. 3-15 PSI I/P’s and a proficient knowledge of CCP’s
• Coordinating electrical and instrument plans between three shifts of instrument control technicians performing technical maintenance and repairs on equipment as well as installations
• Assist in creating and verifying current spare parts inventories for plant equipment
• Assist in managing and reducing repair costs
• Ensure scheduled work assignments are completed in a timely manner and required documentation completed
• Responsible for opening/closing and completing work orders for repairs
• Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, calibrates and tests a wide variety of industrial instrumentation that record, indicate, control and regulate level, flow, pressure, temperature, position and water analysis
• Troubleshoots telemetry and process controller hardware
• Maintains a functional knowledge of the operation of the telemetry system software and hardware
• Makes periodic preventative maintenance inspections of all metering control instruments, diagnosing existing or potential trouble
• Cleans, lubricates, calibrates and adjusts as conditions of all metering control instruments as indicated
• Plan, install and place into service new metering controlling and recording devices, calibrating as required, and extend or connect related electrical circuits when needed
• Support the calibration of test apparatus and equipment and recordkeeping of said equipment
• Other duties as assigned

• Associates Degree in related field; or four (4+) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of database software, Intranet and Internet software, WMS Warehouse Management Systems
• Experience in Microsoft Office:
  Outlook, Excel, Word and Access
• Proven, reliable work history

• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact with a diverse employee population and with internal/external customers in an effective, professional manner
• Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze and interpret common /technical journals and drawings /diagrams, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to manage multiple projects/repairs simultaneously, set priorities, pro-actively resolve challenges in a fast paced, high pressure environment
• Excellent conflict resolution skills, diplomacy, and tact

• Previous experience in a fast paced, high volume food production/manufacturing facility
• Prior working knowledge of OSHA, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA, USDA and EPA regulations
• Knowledge of JDE software

• May be required to walk, sit, stand, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Ability to lift and/or move 50+ lbs
• Occasional exposure to cold (34 degrees) or sub‑zero temperatures

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Group Life and AD&DD
• Voluntary Life and AD&DD
• Group Short & Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance…