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Job description
Instrument Technician
Location(s):
Kansas City, KS, US,
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Function:
Manufacturing
Audience:
Hourly
Work Arrangement:
On Site
Requisition ID:
70462
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SUMMARY
The Instrument Technician is an hourly position, and reports to the Electrical Supervisor. The employee is responsible for troubleshooting electrical/electronic industrial plant equipment.
Pay: $41.65hr
Training Shift: Monday-Friday first 90days 7am-330pm
After Training Schedule: 3 Days on 3 Days off-you will be awarded either night or days shift based upon seniority after traning.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401k, Vision, Life Insurance
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Leads, Assists and performs the duties of the Electrical craft apprentice under the direction and authority of management
Performs any electrical, electronic and instrument work regarding the diagnosis, installation, testing and repair of electronic and solid state concepts(including but not limited to printed circuit boards, computer interface equipment, advanced scope and test equipment, transducers, DC drive systems, bushing controls and synchronous motor controls programmable controllers , etc.).
Maintains, constructs, installs, repairs and calibrates any plant electrical, instrument, and metering equipment.
Participates in the preventive and predictive maintenance programs for any plant electrical, electronic and instrument equipment or control system.
Performs original electrical/electronic layouts and circuit designs.
Works from information obtained from engineering drawings, electrical diagrams, simple and complex sketches as well as other related documents
Troubleshoots electrical, electronic and instrument systems.
Completes records and reports.
Applies protective coatings to equipment fabricated, modified, maintained, etc.
Participates in the safety and good housekeeping programs established within the plant.
Completes Work Orders, Activity Reports, and Work Logs in the Computerized Maintenance System (CMMS)
Performs other related duties consistent with the nature of the job as directed by management
Works in an efficient self directed manner to resolve electrical issues that plague the plant or a specific process.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The employee should hold the following abilities:
Must be able to read electrical/electronic blueprints.
Must be able to use different types of electrical meters associated with the task to troubleshoot electrical/electronic problems
Must have the ability to multi-task
Must be able to secure and maintain fork lift drivers license
Has the ability to troubleshoot Hydraulic / pneumatic systems
Has the ability to use, manage, and operate a CMMS (Computerized Maint Mgt System)
Ability to run conduit as directed
Ability to document changes in written formats
Ability to read and understand PLC logic
Must be able to plan and execute in written form a safe job plan utilizing electrical safe work practices
Ability to install and set-up electrical power distribution devices including blade switches, circuit breakers, relays, etc.
COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPETENCIES
The employee must be able to:
Must be able to operate a computer
Learn SAP, On-spec and Omnimac systems
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
The employee should have the following:
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required
Possess valid forklift, and man lift driver certification
Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US
Must be 18 years or older
Must be drug and alcohol free
Four or more years related experience in an industrial environment
Knowledge of 2011 National Electric Code (NEC)
Certified electrician or equivalent experience
Basic PLC programming/troubleshooting experience
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position requires:
Exposure to extreme temperatures
Exposure to extreme heat around furnaces
Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 pounds
Bending, twisting and climbing ladders
Regular attendance on site and the ability to work varying or rotating shifts
Wearing respirator protection
Participates in the Safety and good housekeeping programs as established within the Plant
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Who can apply
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