Summary: The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for routine calibration of plant ... Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, job plans and/or equipment ...
Summary: The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for routine calibration of plant ... Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, job plans and/or equipment ...
Summary: The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for routine calibration of plant ... Trainee: * High School Diploma or Equivalent plus 2 years of experience in maintenance ...
Summary: The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for routine calibration of plant ... Trainee: * High School Diploma or Equivalent plus 2 years of experience in maintenance ...
SFF - Instrumentation Technician
Clayton, NC ยท On-site
Summary: The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for routine calibration of plant ... Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, job plans and/or equipment ...
SFF - Instrumentation Technician
Clayton, NC ยท On-site
Summary: The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for routine calibration of plant ... Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, job plans and/or equipment ...
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Clayton, NC ยท On-site
$19.50 - $26.25/hr
Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, job plans and/or equipment ... Understand industrial plant safety and environment requirements Requirements: Trainee High School ...
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Clayton, NC ยท On-site
$19.50 - $26.25/hr
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$18.25 - $23.25/hr
Point of contact for plant and QC/QA management. Ensures that the lab runs smoothly and all ... Frequent interactions with operators, engineers, and Quality management for reporting routine ...
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$18.25 - $23.25/hr
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QC Tech IV
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$18.25 - $23.25/hr
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Full-time
Posted 20 days ago
Job description
Summary:
The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for routine calibration of plant instrumentation and provides troubleshooting of the plant control systems.
Primary responsibilities for role:
- Calibrate various types of process equipment and control elements to include: electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, temperature, pressure, level, flow, weight and weighing systems, analytical devices, NIST Standards
- Troubleshoot and perform corrective maintenance on process equipment and control elements
- Provide troubleshooting and repair of electrical supply and distribution up to 480v AC
- Provide troubleshooting and repair of variable frequency drives
- Provide troubleshooting and repair of servo drives and motors
- Provide troubleshooting, repair of distributed control systems (Delta V, ABB, SCADA, etc.), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and human machine interface (HMIs)
- Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System to document work activity
- Provide detailed documentation of all calibration, troubleshooting, and repair activities.
- Issue/complete job hazard analysis/safe work permits (hot work, excavating, confined space, hazardous atmosphere, etc.)
- Adhere to cGMP, Safety and Environmental requirements
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, job plans and/or equipment manuals to perform work
- Responsible for maintaining training curriculum requirements.
- Complete required Instrumentation Qualifications
- Assist with modification, installation and startup of new and existing instrumentation, process control systems and equipment.
Requirements:
Trainee:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent plus 2 years of experience in maintenance, manufacturing, mechanical trades, or utiliy equipment operation. A technical Associate's degree in place of the experience referenced above.
Tech 1:
- Associates degree in a relevant technical field
- 2 years relevant experience
- Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.
SHIFT: 12 Hour Rotating Shift
Occupational Demands:
Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with rotating shifts. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools and moving machinery. Operates forklifts, tractors and power equipment. Exposure to high levels of noise and to dust/gas/fumes/steam. Exposure to extreme cold below 32* and on occasion, exposure to extreme heat above 100*. Exposure to vibration or oscillating movements of the extremities or the whole body. Occasional entry into confined spaces, requiring kneeling, crawling, climbing and squatting. Works at heights on scaffolding and/or on ladders. Walks on uneven ground. Personal protective equipment required such as; protective eyewear, chemical suits, safety shoes and/or rubber footwear, gloves, hearing protection and a respirator. Heavy lifting and carrying of 45lbs. for up to 6-8 hours per day, with a maximum lift of 75lbs. Work is performed standing, walking, bending and twisting waist for 4-6 hours per day. Repetitive foot movements. Occasionally reaches above and below shoulder height. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Repetitive hand movements with simple grasping of one hand with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Hearing acuity essential. Color perception/discrimination, depth perception and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Performs a wide range of complex tasks. Adheres to a work schedule to meet production standards.
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