Instrumentation Technician

Job Title

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a skilled professional for a field service role. This position offers a rewarding career with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Why Join Us?

Applied Industrial Technologies is recognized as one of the World's Best Employers by Forbes for 2021. We have earned the Outstanding Employer Support award from the US Navy and are a GSA approved vendor. Our company culture values long-term career growth, with 25% of our U.S. team having over 20 years of service. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer:

• A lasting career with paths in sales, management, and operations
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A team-oriented company culture that emphasizes work for a reason but also fun in the process
• Support from a local team backed by the company

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Perform field maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and control systems in a timely, accurate, and safe manner:
• Calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and various other instrumentation
• Commission instrumentation and shoot loops
• Install and calibrate measuring and positioning devices
• Perform minor electrical maintenance
• Complete all applicable documentation for actions taken:
• Report job activity and maintain detailed logs about service calls, parts, and orders
• Represent the company during field service tasks with a "can do" attitude
• Identify and report safety issues to the proper customer representative
• Identify opportunities for upgrades at the customer facility
• Research task criteria prior to arriving on the work site
• Use company vehicle to travel to and from job sites while maintaining defensive driving habits

Essential Physical Functions/Equipment Used

• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 75lbs
• Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs in an industrial environment
• Must be able to work at heights utilizing fall protection
• Must be available for occasional call-ins
• Available for overnight travel to various locations & customer sites to provide service and training based on business needs
• Duties performed indoors & outdoors with exposure to weather, elements, heavy equipment, power tools, clean room, animal/insect bites, dirt, and noise

Preferred Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associates Degree/Technical Degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing process/control equipment including instrumentation, valves, actuators, pumps, etc
• Strong computer proficiency required, namely the ability to operate a variety of electronic and microcomputer instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, and level
• Strong mechanical proficiency required, namely the ability to operate a variety of hand tools, power tools
• Electrical/electrician experience
• Tubing, tray, and instrument stand installation experience
• Industrial safety training
• PLC Programming and troubleshooting
• Programming and troubleshooting drives

Work Environment

Varied environment: customer facilities will include indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to all potential weather elements, clean rooms, factories, construction areas, and others

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.