Instrument Technician

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Full Time Hourly Technical Suffolk, VA, US

Pay Range: $32.71 - $44.70

Responsible for performing audits, calibration, preventive maintenance, and repair using computer systems and microprocessor-based controls, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical/electronic instruments.

This includes: installations, testing, repairing and calibrating of recording and indicating instrumentation, and circuitry – as well as removing, dismantling, cleaning, maintaining, and assembling instruments, replacing defective components and connecting instruments to simulation equipment and performing tests. Troubleshooting, writing SOPs, managing projects, and special tasks to be performed as needed to maintain a smooth operation of facility machinery.

• Perform programming and maintain PLC, VFD, MMI documentation, including but not limited to Wonder Ware, and Allen-Bradley Software
• Specify and order parts as necessary to perform repairs or installations
• Complete daily maintenance and repair logs
• Perform electrical construction work as required, including but not limited to, running conduit /pulling wires
• Clean and maintain work area
• Comply with all safety rules and plant policies, as well as FDA defined Good Manufacturing Policies (GMPs)
• Communicate with plant production, maintenance, and engineering personnel
• Install, maintain, repair, overhaul, calibrate and test a wide variety of industrial instrumentation that record, indicate, control and regulate level, flow, pressure, temperature, position and water analysis
• Make periodic preventative maintenance inspections of all metering control instruments, diagnosing existing or potential trouble; cleans, lubricates, calibrates and adjusts as conditions indicate
• Lay out, install and place into service new metering, controlling and recording devices, calibrating as required; may extend or connect related electrical circuits
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Must have at least three years in a related role
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Journeyman level electrician with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong background in electronics/electrical, pneumatic/hydraulic equipment, PLC’s MMP’s, PC’s programming, NEC, NFPA-70E and ISA standards
• Strong background in an industrial environment, preferably a food manufacturing facility
• Experience working with up to 480V, PLC’s, PC’s, MMI, control systems, instrumentation and VFD’s
• Must be able to meet physical, environmental, and mental requirements outlined on Job Specifications either with or without accommodation
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required
• Ability to climb vertical ladders

• Must comply with all Federal, State, Corporate, Warehouse and Food Safety standards, policies, and guidelines (i.e. HACCP, GMP, SQF, FDA, etc.)

• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required. Ability to climb vertical ladders.
• Must be willing and able to work in a non-climate controlled environment

This is a description of the general duties and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It in no way states or implies these are the only duties to be performed. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.