Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Job Summary

The Electrical and Instrumentation Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading all mechanical, electrical, and facility-related systems and equipment. This role combines core functions of electrical, mechanical, and general facility maintenance to support a high-performance manufacturing environment. Responsibilities will include both preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery and building infrastructure.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

- Responsible for the maintenance, repair and installation of industrial equipment and machinery.

- Constructs and fabricates replacement parts to repair equipment using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.

- Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic controls and systems.

- Stays up to date on preventative and predictive maintenance practices, including the use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

- Plan mechanical assembly of equipment/components.

- Interfaces with operations, maintenance and various technical disciplines when developing and resolving issues with project requirements.

- Troubleshoots NCs and drives on CNC equipment.

- Diagnoses equipment or machinery and conducts assessment and testing for unstable equipment to advise on the ability to use the equipment.

- Completes various electrical projects which require knowledge of all AC/DC electrical systems from 5VDC - 600VAC single and three phase.

- Completes reprogramming of machinery through the use of PLC programs and diagnostics on multiple platforms and systems.

- Ability to integrate automated components like (servers, timers, switches, etc.) on older machinery.

- Programing and troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) equipment.

- Orders specialized supplies and equipment as needed.

- Stays informed of OSHA jobsite and manufacturing plant safety requirements.

- May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Specifications

Skills

- Ability to work well within a team setting.

- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office.

- Knowledgeable in writing/editing PLC programs on multiple platforms.

- Knowledgeable in ladder logic troubleshooting.

- Ability to troubleshoot NCs on CNC equipment.

- Familiar with AC/DC electrical systems from 5VDC – 600VAC single and three phase.

- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently or in a team environment.

- Knowledgeable in NFPA 70E and OSHA manufacturing safety expectations.

Education

- Required: High school diploma or equivalent required

- Preferred: 2 or 4-year degree in mechanical, technical, or related degree.

- Preferred: Certification in related trade school.

Work Experience

- Required: 2 years of previous work experience in building systems (electrical, heating, or plumbing).

- Preferred: 2 years of general work experience in carpentry, plumbing, air conditioning.

- Preferred: Previous work experience in troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical circuits.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to lift, climb, bend, stoop, push, and pull frequently.

- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devices.

- Ability to regularly crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine.

- Ability to move between departments, and properties to facilitate work.

- Able to read blueprints and schematics.

- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, capable of listening intently, visual acuity to process paperwork.

- Ability to work in cold, hot, and or dusty environment, with noisy conditions and occasionally outside in the elements.

- Must be able to travel for maintenance support required at branch locations.

- Continuous standing and/or walking.

- Good eye/hand/ foot coordination.