Instrument Technician

Owens Corning•Kansas City, KS

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrument Technician is an hourly position reporting to the Electrical Supervisor. The role is responsible for troubleshooting electrical and electronic industrial plant equipment and performing electrical, electronic, and instrument work involving diagnosis, installation, testing, repair, maintenance, and calibration. The technician works from engineering drawings, electrical diagrams, sketches, and related documents, and completes records and reports, including work orders, activity reports, and work logs in the Computerized Maintenance System (CMMS). The schedule during the first 90 days of training is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. After training, the schedule is three days on and three days off. The employee is awarded either a day or night shift based on seniority. Pay is $41.65 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, 401(k), vision, and life insurance.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
Four or more years of related experience in an industrial environment.
Knowledge of the 2011 National Electric Code (NEC).
Certified electrician or equivalent experience.
Basic PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
Valid forklift and man lift driver certifications; must be able to secure and maintain a forklift driver's license.
Must be a U.S. citizen or have the right to work in the U.S.
Must be at least 18 years old and drug and alcohol free.
Ability to read electrical and electronic blueprints.
Ability to use electrical meters to troubleshoot electrical and electronic problems.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Ability to use, manage, and operate a CMMS.
Ability to run conduit as directed.
Ability to document changes in written formats.
Ability to read and understand PLC logic.
Ability to plan and document a safe job plan using electrical safe work practices.
Ability to install and set up electrical power distribution devices, including blade switches, circuit breakers, and relays.
Ability to operate a computer and learn SAP, On-spec, and Omnimac systems.
Ability to work varying or rotating shifts and attend work regularly onsite.
Ability to wear respirator protection and meet the stated physical and work-environment requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead, assist with, and perform electrical craft apprentice duties under management direction and authority.
Diagnose, install, test, and repair electrical, electronic, and instrument systems and equipment, including printed circuit boards, computer interface equipment, advanced scope and test equipment, transducers, DC drive systems, bushing controls, synchronous motor controls, and programmable controllers.
Maintain, construct, install, repair, and calibrate plant electrical, instrument, and metering equipment.
Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance programs for plant electrical, electronic, instrument equipment, and control systems.
Perform original electrical and electronic layouts and circuit designs.
Use engineering drawings, electrical diagrams, sketches, and related documents to perform work.
Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and instrument systems.
Complete records and reports.
Apply protective coatings to equipment that is fabricated, modified, or maintained.
Participate in plant safety and good housekeeping programs.
Complete work orders, activity reports, and work logs in the CMMS.
Work efficiently and independently to resolve electrical issues affecting the plant or a specific process.
Perform other related duties as directed by management.