Instrumentation Technician - Job at Applied Industrial Technologies in Detroit, MI

Instrumentation Technician

Detroit, MI / Farmington Hills, MI / Toledo, OH

Posted 5 days ago

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Job Description

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Perform field maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and control systems in a timely, accurate, and safe manner:
- Calibrate pressure, temperature, flow and various other instrumentation
- Commission instrumentation and shoot loops
- Install and Calibrate measuring and positioning devices
- Perform minor electrical maintenance
Complete all applicable documentation for actions taken.
- Report job activity as well as maintain detailed logs about service calls, parts, and orders
Represent Company during Field Service tasks providing a “can do” attitude
Identify and report safety issues to proper customer representative
Identify opportunities for upgrades at the customer facility
Research task criteria prior to arriving on work site
Use company vehicle to travel to and from job sites while maintaining defensive driving habits that reflect upon the sterling reputation of the company.

Essential Physical Functions/Equipment Used:

Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 75lbs

Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of time
Must be able to climb ladders and stairs in an industrial environment
Must be able to work at heights utilizing fall protection

Must be available for occasional call-ins
Available for overnight travel to various locations & customer sites to provide service and training based on business needs
Duties performed indoors & outdoors with exposure to weather, elements, heavy equipment, power tools, clean room, animal/insect bites, dirt and noise

Preferred Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associates Degree/Technical Degree preferred
2+ years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing Process/Control equipment including instrumentation, valves, actuators, pumps, etc
Strong computer proficiency required, namely the ability to operate a variety of electronic and microcomputer instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, and level.
Strong mechanical proficiency required, namely the ability to operate a variety of hand tools, power tools
Electrical/electrician experience
Tubing, tray, and instrument stand installation experience
Industrial safety training
PLC Programming and troubleshooting
Programming and troubleshooting drives

Work Environment:
Varied environment: customer facilities will include indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to all potential weather elements, clean rooms, factories, construction areas, and others

PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Summary

Company

Applied Industrial Technologies

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Hours per Week

Salary and Benefits

25-38

Required Education

High School or Equivalent

Required Experience

Open