Instrument Mechanic

Endo•Saint Louis, MO

10d

About The Position

The Instrument Mechanic completes pre-commissioning, calibration, and troubleshooting of process instruments within an assigned area. The role requires experience measuring and controlling system pressures, weight, temperatures, conductivity, pH, levels, flow, and density, as well as knowledge of electrical theory and its practical applications. The mechanic inspects, calibrates, measures, and tests equipment at prescribed intervals using established procedures and equipment traceable to a nationally recognized standard or equivalent documentation. The position uses a range of test equipment to conduct single-point and loop calibrations on process instrumentation. The Instrument Mechanic diagnoses plant equipment problems, performs preventive and predictive maintenance, repairs and installs instrumentation and electrical components, and maintains equipment in the assigned area. Work is performed in accordance with plant work instructions and safety procedures, including completing pre-task analyses and conducting safety observations as needed. Starting pay is $44.19 per hour.

Requirements

A degree from a technical trade school or equivalent in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering.
At least five years of experience as an Instrument Mechanic in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair or replace defective industrial process instrumentation in a timely manner.
Ability to calibrate pressure, flow, temperature, level, and analytical industrial process instruments using test equipment.
Ability to read, interpret, and document technical information.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted on a regular basis.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods while working.
For certain positions, ability to wear a respirator.
Knowledge of electrical theory and its practical applications.
Experience with measurement and control of system pressures, weight, temperatures, conductivity, pH, levels, flow, and density.
Ability to use multimeters, HART communicators, frequency calibrators, standardized weights, pressure calibrators, flow meters, digital pressure indicators, RTD calibrators, digital manometers, and digital tachometers for single-point and loop calibrations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the chemical and/or pharmaceutical industry is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose plant equipment problems.
Implement equipment modifications and/or replacements.
Perform predictive and preventive maintenance procedures.
Conduct routine repairs to instrumentation and electrical components in accordance with plant work instructions and safety procedures.
Conduct safety observations as needed.
Maintain equipment in the area of responsibility.
Conduct inspections and calibrations of process instrumentation.
Conduct measurements and inspections using calibrated test equipment.
Conduct routine installations of control instrumentation.
Complete pre-task analyses for maintenance activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.