Maint, Instrument Technician

Framatome North America•Richland, WA

4d•$52 - $55

About The Position

The Instrument Technician uses, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains a broad range of instrumentation and equipment in an industrial manufacturing setting. This includes computerized equipment control systems; pneumatic and electronic process control instrumentation; process analytical equipment such as pH and conductivity systems; balance, scale, and weighing systems; laboratory analysis equipment; environmental HVAC control systems; CNC machinery; vacuum equipment; and data collection and system monitoring equipment. The role measures pressure, temperature, flow, and level, and performs scheduled instrument and system calibration procedures according to applicable testing standards. It requires advanced instrumentation troubleshooting aptitude and significant knowledge and experience with electrical safety. The technician must be able to work a variety of shifts, including rotating shifts, and contribute effectively as a member of the work team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education; relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or completion of an apprenticeship.
Instrument Technician training certification or degree, generally a 2-year program.
Ability to follow and carry out written and oral instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Advanced instrumentation troubleshooting aptitude.
Significant knowledge and experience with electrical safety, including the ability to demonstrate electrical safety aptitude in an industrial manufacturing setting.
Knowledge of industrial standards for instrumentation calibration methods and procedures.
Ability to work a variety of shifts, including rotating shift assignments.
Ability to function well as a member of the work team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with nuclear radiation detection and measurement instrumentation.
Mechanical aptitude and basic equipment operation experience.

Responsibilities

Use, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain computerized equipment control systems.
Use, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain pneumatic and electronic process control instrumentation.
Use, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain process analytical equipment, including pH and conductivity equipment.
Use, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain balance, scale, and weighing systems.
Use, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain standard, special, and state-of-the-art laboratory analysis equipment.
Use, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain environmental HVAC control systems, CNC machinery, and vacuum equipment and systems.
Use, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain standard and computerized data collection and system monitoring equipment.
Measure pressure, temperature, flow, and level.
Perform scheduled instrument and system calibration procedures using applicable testing standards.
Follow written and oral instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Work as a member of the work team and be available for a variety of shifts, including rotating shift assignments.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans.
401(k) with employer match.
Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
Lifestyle spending account.
Employer-paid mental health support.
Education reimbursement.
Professional development opportunities.
Adoption assistance.
Parental leave.
Employee assistance programs.
Annual incentives and performance bonuses may be included.