Instrument Technician - Nights

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Perrigo Nutritionals, located in Georgia, VT is currently looking for a highly motivated Instrument Technician to join the Process Automation Controls group. The role will work the Nights Shift (6pm - 6am ET) on a biweekly repeating 2/2/3 schedule (Week A: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat; Week B: Sun, Wed, Thurs). This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position with a minimum starting pay rate of $29.40 per hour + a 15% shift premium.

A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k) Matching, Tuition Reimbursement, Quarterly Bonus, and more.

This position currently offers a $5,000 retention bonus.

In March of 2025, Perrigo announced that operations at our facility in Milton, VT will be migrated to our plant in Eau Claire, WI with an estimated sunset date of July 2027. Production operations will continue for approximately the next two years. We are committed to offering a highly competitive severance package for employees who see this project through to completion.

At the time of the plant closure, employees with at least 12 months tenure will be entitled to 52 weeks of base pay, bonus, and company‑paid COBRA coverage for up to 1 year following exit. Employees with less than 12 months tenure will receive 36 weeks of base pay, bonus, and COBRA coverage.

An E&I Technician is responsible for diagnosing and troubleshooting all plant control and automation systems, advanced mechanical systems, packaging equipment, and instrumentation devices while minimizing downtime during plant operation. The technician may also design and supervise new control installations. Responsibilities include the use of test equipment to perform routine plant calibrations. Meticulous record keeping is essential. The technician must follow written and oral instructions, complete documentation such as work instructions, line changeover sheets, critical control point sheets, and equipment logbooks.

• Calibrate electronic, pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation and maintain instrument and electrical systems components; maintain all calibration documentation.
• Install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot plant control systems and equipment.
• Define instrumentation requirements and troubleshoot power and control systems.
• Review system drawings, P&’s, and equipment manuals.
• Operate interface devices for programmable controllers and computers for program changes and troubleshooting.
• Write and debug PLC programs (preferred).
• Interface with vendors when necessary.
• Assist in training of others.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of work as directed by standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Completion of a high school diploma, GED or equivalency.
• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Proficiency in SLC/PLC programming and hardware architecture, along with an understanding of manufacturing plant processes.
• Proficiency in the calibration and maintenance of electronic/pneumatic instrumentation, controls and PLC systems.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English at…