Instrument Maintenance Technician

Instrument Maintenance Technician

Location: Mebane, NC

Compensation: $31/hr & Up DOE

The Instrument Maintenance Technician operates and controls equipment used in the process of air separation and is accountable for the care and maintenance of plant mechanical, instrumentation and electrical devices and equipment.

• Maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation systems and calibrations in accordance with manufacturers' instructions, local work instructions and governing regulations.
• Install, maintain, adjust and repair manual, pneumatic, electric and electronic measuring, recording, and regulating instrumentation.
• Perform preventive inspections on mechanical equipment and systems in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, local work instructions and governing regulations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, local work instructions and governing regulations.
• Maintain quality control and quality assurance equipment, including process analyzers and gas chromatographs.
• Maintain calibration standards, including inspection, testing and measuring equipment as well as calibration gas cylinders.
• Perform routine and non-routine analytical calibrations and adjustments.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and perform maintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years experience maintaining instrumentation and electrical systems in technical processes in an industrial environment.

Minimum two years of college, technical school, or military technical experience preferred.

Position travels 50 percent of the time.

We care about and support all Airgas associates. Our competitive compensation is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees. We provide a progressive parental leave package, 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment.