Instrumentation & Controls Technician
About The Position
We’re looking for dedicated, hands-on individuals to join our growing Maintenance team as Instrumentation and Controls Technician, at our Hatfield, PA facility. If you take pride in your work, enjoy working with machinery, and want to be part of a family-oriented environment, Penn Color is the place for you. We offer a stable, long-term career path in a company that values its people as much as its products. You’ll be surrounded by exceptional teammates, supported by a culture built on respect and collaboration, and have the opportunity to grow in a global organization that continues to expand.
Requirements
- Support industrial electrical and instrumentation systems in a manufacturing environment
- Strong attention to detail in troubleshooting, calibration, and documentation
- Analytical mindset for diagnosing electrical and control system faults
- High level of safety awareness when working around energized equipment
- Effective communication skills to coordinate with maintenance and production teams
- Ability to adapt to urgent repairs and shifting priorities
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Formal training or 3+ years of experience in electrical, controls, or instrumentation maintenance
- Proficiency with PLCs, HMIs, drives, three-phase systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics
- Ability to troubleshoot 4–20 mA loops, transmitters, and electro-pneumatic systems
- Ability to read and update P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and schematics
- Knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC, and industrial electrical standards
- Competency with maintenance software tools and documentation systems
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, motors, transformers, and three-phase electrical systems
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and utility equipment
- Calibrate and troubleshoot flow, temperature, weight, and pressure devices, including 4–20 mA loops and electro-pneumatic controls
- Interpret and update P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and technical schematics
- Maintain and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI systems
- Follow NFPA 70E, NEC, and company safety standards including lockout/tagout procedures
- Communicate equipment status and complete maintenance documentation
Benefits
- Stable, long-term career path
- Family-oriented environment
- Opportunity to grow in a global organization
- Safety, training, and technical development focus
- Collaborative maintenance culture with growth opportunities into advanced technical roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
