Instrumentation Technician

BEECH-NUT NUTRITION COMPANY•Amsterdam, NY

12d•$28 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

As an Instrumentation Technician, you are required to have a high level of hands-on knowledge of manufacturing equipment, practices, machine maintenance, instrumentation, troubleshooting, repair, and root cause diagnostic skills. This includes automation systems and process control systems – predominantly Allen-Bradley/Rockwell. The candidate will also excel in record keeping, ensuring calibration documentation is in order.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field with experience working in an industrial controls environment or;
Associates degree in related field with 3+ years working in an industrial controls environment
Ability to interpret and understand electrical drawings
Knowledge of AutoCAD and ability to create electrical drawings
General understanding of NFPA 79 and ANSI standards

Responsibilities

Understand and calibrate instrumentation such as flow meters, temperature transmitters, weigh scales, level sensors, RTD’s, pressure transmitters, conductivity transmitters etc.
Support the software and hardware aspects of electrical/electronic requirements of a high-speed manufacturing environment. This includes process instrumentation, computer network, PLCs, motor control, HMIs, Variable Frequency Drives, Servo systems and distribute networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet and DeviceNet.
Conduct searches of new technologies, processes, equipment and materials to enhance product quality, plant safety, and operational efficiency.
Perform the necessary troubleshooting, testing, and assisting of maintenance personnel on hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic control systems and instrumentation along with ensuring safe operations.
Test, troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis of all systems.
Handle implementation of design changes and maintenance activities in support of quality systems.
Program modifications and perform instrumentation calibration.
Design and select electrical hardware systems. Respond to work orders/calls in a timely and courteous manner.
Create electrical drawings.
Implement and/or follow safety guidelines and ensure all machinery standards are met.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage for you and your dependents
life & long-term disability
flexible spending and health savings account
paid vacation and holidays
New York State paid sick time
401(k) retirement benefits with 4% company match
Tuition assistance
Access to an online learning system (LMS)
Access to robust on-the-job (OTJ) training programs
Opportunities to volunteer and support the local community
Generous maternity/paternity benefits & take your child’s 1st birthday off
Take your birthday off each year!
Baby food coupon program until your child’s 2nd birthday
Service Awards
On-site fitness center
On-site café
On-site Company Store
A private on-site Mother’s Room to support nursing mothers and pumping needs at work
New! Nourish Others Learning Lab with computer stations