Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Technician

Available Shifts 1A: Sundays - Tuesdays (Rotating Wednesdays) / 6:00AM - 6:30PM 1B: Thursdays - Saturdays (Rotating Wednesdays) / 6:00AM - 6:30PM 2A: Sundays - Tuesdays (Rotating Wednesdays) / 6:00PM - 6:30AM 2B: Thursdays - Saturdays (Rotating Wednesdays) / 6:00PM - 6:30AM Job Summary The I&E Technician – Regulatory Systems is responsible for maintaining, calibrating, verifying, troubleshooting compliance-critical inspection, coding, and monitoring systems in a regulated food manufacturing environment. This role ensures that all regulatory systems operate within validated parameters to meet food safety, accuracy, traceability, and audit requirements. The technician serves as a key technical owner that directly impacts product integrity and regulatory compliance. Role and Responsibilities Vision & Code Verification System Verify correct label application Validate UV 2D code readability and accuracy Perform routine verification checks to ensure code contrast, placement, and readability meet specification Ensure label-to-product validation is functioning correctly Support changeovers and product recipe validation Document verification results for audit traceability Support QA during internal and external audits Industrial Printing Systems UV 2D code printing Date coding Lot traceability Product information labeling Perform print quality verification checks Calibrate print timing, placement, and communication with line controls Manage preventative maintenance schedules Validate printer performance after maintenance or repairs Experience with Videojet and/or Markem-Imaje printers is highly valued Metal Detection & X-Ray Inspection Systems Perform scheduled calibrations and verification testing Validate sensitivity using certified test standards Troubleshoot detection faults and reject system issues Ensure reject mechanisms function reliably Maintain complete calibration and verification documentation Support regulatory inspections and audit readiness Experience with Loma X-ray systems is preferred Checkweighers & Scales Perform scale calibration and verification per regulatory schedule Ensure compliance with weights and measures standards Troubleshoot load cells, signal conditioning, and drift Maintain audit-ready documentation Support validation after mechanical or electrical repairs Temperature Monitoring & Chart Recorders Maintain electronic or chart-based temperature monitoring systems Calibrate and verify chart recorders and data logging systems Validate alarm and notification functionality Ensure proper data retention and regulatory compliance RTD Systems Perform RTD calibration and verification Validate temperature accuracy using certified reference standards Troubleshoot sensor drift, wiring issues, and signal inconsistencies Support validation of critical control points (CCPs) Chemical Conductivity Monitoring Calibrate and verify conductivity probes used for CIP validation Chemical additive verification Troubleshoot probe fouling, scaling, and signal drift Maintain regulatory documentation and calibration records Documentation & Compliance Maintain calibration and verification records within CMMS or regulatory systems Ensure systems remain within validated control limits Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits Participate in root cause investigations involving compliance systems Assist in developing or updating SOPs related to inspection and validation systems Qualifications and Experience 2-5 Years of Instrumentation and Electrical experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred Instrumentation degree or Industrial Maintenance certifications, preferred Experience maintaining or troubleshooting industrial electrical, instrumentation, or inspection systems Working knowledge of calibration principles and verification procedures Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation Familiarity with industrial control systems (24VDC, 120VAC) Strong troubleshooting skills in regulated production environments Experience in food manufacturing or similar regulated industries is highly preferred Experience with Videojet printers, Markem-Imaje printers, Loma X-ray systems, vision systems, checkweighers, or conductivity instrumentation is a plus Key Competencies High attention to detail Strong documentation discipline Audit readiness mindset Technical ownership of compliance-critical systems Cross-functional collaboration with QA, Production, and Engineering Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment AS A MEMBER OF KETTLE CUISINE TEAM YOU ARE EXPECTED TO Model and support Kettle’s Core Values and safety culture Create a culture of accountability & performance Drive a focus on quality and continuous improvement Plan work, track results and resolve variances Level of Responsibility Works with little supervision, but work is reviewed. Exercises discretion within areas of responsibility. Position has little to no contact with customers. Decisions or actions may have a moderate impact on other departments and/or external relationships of the organization. Errors are usually detected after fact and may result in moderate interruption and delays in work output. Americans with Disabilities Act Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr