Maintenance 3rd Class Instrument Technician

Job Description

Primary Duties

Responsible for installation, programming, calibration, and preventative maintenance for electrical equipment to improve field system operation/uptime and reduce total operating costs.

Troubleshoots, fabricates, modifies, removes, repairs, overhauls, or replaces parts or equipment on instrumentation and electrical systems.

Adheres to the area equipment Preventative Maintenance (PM) program

Develop work plans covering installation, calibration, inspection, and troubleshooting tasks, to minimize production impacts and enhance the reliability of the operation

Provide assistance to other maintenance craft, as qualified

Cooperate with other employees to solve plant problems and achieve plant goals

Utilize the CMMS (Computer Maintenance Monitoring System) to document repair notes, review repair history, obtain materials from stores, etc

Provide field instrumentation support for all process equipment. The systems maintained utilize pneumatic, hydraulic, electro-mechanical and electronic elements

Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules and procedures. Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job. Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes. SKNA employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.

May be assigned to other projects and duties

**Job Qualifications**

Minimum 3 years' experience in industrial environment

Good working knowledge of 3 phase motors and distribution, control systems, smart transmitters, and control valves

Possess a high level of mechanical and electrical aptitude

Journeyman or Master Electrician with substantial instrumentation experience preferred

Basic computer skills required for email, online training, and computerized work order system

High attention to detail

Mechanical and electrical skills are required in order to perform day to day operations and troubleshoot and resolve/repair problems.

Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment

You should be proficient in:

PLC Troubleshooting Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills

Hydraulics Experience

Machine Safety Inspections

Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

Servo Motors

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Conveyor Systems

Salary info:

$38.62 - $38.62 / hr