Maintenance Instrumentation Technician

Certis Biologicals•Wasco, CA

About The Position

Perform timely equipment repairs to maintain production schedules and assist production personnel with assigned equipment maintenance activities. Perform assigned predictive/preventive maintenance checks on plant equipment. All duties performed with a positive and respectful professional attitude.

Requirements

Any combination equivalent to: AS Degree in Electronics or related field and five years of increasingly responsible instrumentation and plant maintenance experience.
Ability to communicate effectively in English (speak, read and write)
May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Tests and repairs instrumentation systems utilized by production equipment to ensure adherence to established performance levels and product quality.
Perform installation, calibration, and repair of all pneumatic/mechanical process control valves.
Perform installation, calibration and repair of plant instrumentation: i.e. pH indicators, temperature indicators, 02 indicators, air flow indicators, and acid/caustic totalizers.
Troubleshoot and repair pumps, motors, valves, gearboxes, air compressors, and plumbing equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair basic 440/220/11OV 3 phase and single-phase electrical circuits.
Repair and service plant utilities: i.e. boilers, air compressors, air dryers, distillers, vacuum pumps, cooling towers and air conditioners.
Replace equipment bearings, belts, gears, chains, and filters.
Perform predictive analysis of plant equipment using advanced measurement techniques.
Perform installation, programming and repair of PLC units on plant equipment.
Ability to submit complete and accurate material requisition forms for all items to be purchased.
Ability to submit all departmental paperwork both accurately and timely.
Ability to maintain a positive and cooperative attitude in all situations.
Ability to work from blueprints, engineering drawings, and electrical schematics.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Knowledge of methods, tools and materials used in the repair and maintenance of all assigned tasks.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations as applicable to assigned job tasks.
Knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
Knowledge of operation and use of hand and power tools and equipment.
Actively participate and support site ISO program initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide OJT (On the Job Training) as directed.