Instrument Technician

A food manufacturing company in Kalamazoo is looking for an Instrumentation Technician to join their growing team. This is a Direct Hire position on 1st shift with hours from 7am-3pm in a union environment.

• Perform calibrations and troubleshoot plant instrumentation and systems.
• Diagnose and repair instrument and PLC control circuits independently, based on sound failure analysis before equipment replacement.
• Identify and research appropriate replacement parts and components using manuals, web resources, and vendor consultation.
• Archive and retrieve technical documentation; revise and update drawings and procedures as necessary.
• Interpret and apply plant procedures related to instrumentation work.
• Maintain training compliance for the Instrument Technician role.
• Utilize the facility’s CMMS system to access work orders, documentation, and maintenance records.
• Operate test equipment accurately to troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate various plant instruments.
• Coordinate with other departments for effective scheduling and execution of repairs.
• Ensure quality assurance, food defense, and safety policies are applied to all tasks.
• Adhere to all applicable OSHA and state safety standards.
• Exhibit leadership in safety practices and system reliability.

• Instruments operating at 120
  
  VAC or below
• Loop checks and support for engineering project commissioning
• Repair of alarm and interlock systems (audible/visual alarms)
• Pneumatic line and connection modifications
• Work with HMI, PLC, and computer-based control systems
• Install, calibrate, and maintain a wide range of instrumentation:
• pH/ORP systems
• Gas detection (fixed and portable)
• Temperature: transmitters, switches, controllers
• Pressure: indicators, switches, transmitters, process controllers
• Level: radar, ultrasonic, DP, displacement, switches
• Flow:
  Coriolis, magnetic, vortex, thermal, mechanical meters
• Weighing systems: floor, benchtop, tank, lab scales
• Valve systems, solenoids, actuators, converters, transducers

Required:

• ISA CSST Level I certification or completion of a certified instrumentation apprenticeship (or willingness to obtain certification within 1 year).
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation including transmitters, gauges, sensors, and control devices.
• Ability to calibrate and troubleshoot instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, schematics, loop diagrams, and electrical drawings.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation theory and process variables (pressure, flow, temperature, level).

Preferred:

• 5+ years of experience in calibration and instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with documentation practices and CMMS systems.
• Experience working in hazardous classified areas and with intrinsically safe equipment.
• Basic understanding of Arc Flash, Process Safety Management (PSM), and food safety requirements.
• Working knowledge of OSHA/MIOSHA safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email systems.

• Able to work in areas with varying heat, noise, and odors, including confined spaces and elevated locations.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must frequently sit, stand, bend, kneel, or climb ladders.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators.
• Must meet requirements to enter contained spaces.

• Occasional travel may be required.
• Participation in food safety training and compliance with food safety procedures is mandatory.

• Associate

• Full-time

• Manufacturing

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing