Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Job Description

Our Client - prides itself on its commitment to innovation and sustainability, continually striving to develop new and improved products while minimizing its environmental impact. Through rigorous research and development efforts, coupled with stringent quality control measures, the company ensures that its customers receive ingredients of the highest purity and consistency.

Job Title: Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Salary Range: $55,000 - $72,000 per year

Schedule: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Job Function:

Under general supervision, the Electrical & Instrumentation Technician installs and maintains production instrumentation, electrical wiring, production control equipment, and related auxiliary systems. They monitor production equipment and systems, troubleshoot malfunctions, and provide Research and Development capabilities to design, build, test, and troubleshoot production equipment and manufacturing systems. Additionally, they are responsible for repairing and modifying production equipment at the component level and specifying and ordering spare parts for existing equipment and systems.

Duties and Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

Test, repair, maintain, and modify existing and new equipment, including electronic, vacuum, mechanical, and chemical apparatus.

Design, select, build, and program control equipment for specific project requirements or process improvements.

Adjust and calibrate components, production equipment, and control systems to improve overall efficiency and record all changes and their effect.

Develop prototypes for project requirements and/or process improvements.

Install factory wiring in both classified and non-classified areas.

Maintain an inventory of parts and supplies; order materials as needed.

Operate machine tools to fabricate parts if required.

Attend Engineering meetings for updates, priority lists, and future equipment planning/installations.

Ensure proper care, safety, and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Comply with all environmental and safety policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to identify and resolve system malfunctions and operational problems.

Ability to utilize, test, maintain, and modify a range of engineering equipment and apparatus.

Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70 codes for general facility wiring.

Knowledge of hazardous location requirements is a plus.

Knowledge of HVAC systems maintenance and repair.

Ability to read and follow technical instructions and manuals.

Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to the trade.

Experience and Education:

High School Diploma or GED; at least 3 years of directly related experience.

A directly related higher degree from an accredited institution or technical certification in Instrumentation and/or Controls Systems may be substituted for experience.

WORKING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work involves potential exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, smoke, toxic chemicals, hazardous material and wastes, fumes, unpleasant odors, and physical risks, including loud noises, which require following safety precautions and training.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects up to 700 pounds using physical and mechanical means.

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Company Description

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.