Senior Automation & Instrumentation Technician
About The Position
Our client in Paulsboro, NJ, is seeking an experienced Senior Automation & Instrumentation Technician to support automated packaging and production systems in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This is a Direct Hire position with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 7AM-3:30PM (overtime is required). During training the pay rate for this role is $41.30/hr, once fully trained this role will offer $47.64/hr. This is a hands-on position that focuses on PLC troubleshooting, packaging line optimization, instrumentation reliability and safe execution of work in a live process facility.
Requirements
- Must have prior experience supporting automated packaging or production lines in an industrial environment
- Must be comfortable working overtime when needed.
- Previous experience with hands-on troubleshooting experience with PLC-controlled equipment
- Demonstrated ability to correct packaging line performance issues involving sensors, drives, logic, or controls
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to read industrial documentation
- Proven safety record and experience working under structured industrial safety systems
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with high-speed packaging, filling, blending, or material handling systems
- Background in instrumentation, I&E, controls, or industrial electronics
- Trade school certification or related training
- Experience in refining, chemical, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, or similar industries
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled packaging and production equipment (ladder logic, drives, controls)
- Resolve packaging line performance issues involving sensors, actuators, logic, and drives
- Support high-speed packaging, filling, blending, and material handling systems to reduce downtime
- Maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation (pressure, flow, level, temperature, valves, load cells, photo eyes)
- Support inline blenders, tank gauging systems, air compressors, and dryers
- Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
- Maintain qualification on all production equipment and collaborate with maintenance and operations teams
- Perform work under permit systems, including lockout/tagout and electrical safe work practices
- Adhere to PPE requirements and HMI-related safe work practices
Benefits
- weekly pay
- Direct Deposit
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Referral Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
