Instrumentation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to support maintenance and reliability efforts in a continuous manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining electrical, instrumentation, and control systems to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, electronic, and instrumentation equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, P&IDs, and control drawings.
• Install and maintain motors, drives, sensors, transmitters, control valves, MCCs, and power distribution equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and industrial automation equipment.
• Support hydraulic, pneumatic, and process control systems.
• Complete maintenance documentation and work orders accurately.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of Electrical & Instrumentation maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or production environment.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience working with 480V 3-phase power distribution and motor controls.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and PLC ladder logic.
• Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, sensors, transmitters, control valves, and industrial automation systems.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman certification, technical degree, or completion of an apprenticeship program.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Experience operating industrial lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts.

Work Environment

• Continuous manufacturing facility.
• Rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Exposure to industrial environments including heat, noise, and outdoor conditions.

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Schematics
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Pneumatics Experience
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance
• Hydraulics Experience
• Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Electrical Schematic Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)