Instrument Technician
Wahpeton
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Summary
This position assists in performing instrumentation, industrial computer, and electrical maintenance and construction as directed.
Principal Working Relationships
Supervisor: Instrumentation/Industrial Computer Supervisor, Electrical Supervisor, Electrical and Electronics Engineer
Others: Instrument Technician, Industrial Computer Technician, Electricians, Operations Management, Operations personnel
Essential Job Duties
The Controls Technician V assists Instrument Technicians, Industrial Computer Technicians, and Electricians in their jobs.
The Controls Technician V must strive to obtain the necessary qualifications needed to obtain the position of Instrument Technician, Industrial Computer Technician, or Electrician
The Controls Technician V will do some maintenance and construction jobs on their own as their knowledge, skills, and experience progress.
Keep work areas clean.
Complete reports as required.
Develop the process, electrical, instrumentation, and programming skills of self and others through training.
Use people, time, equipment, and material in the most efficient manner.
Report mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, environmental, food safety, feed safety, and operational problems, and unsafe conditions to supervisor.
Other duties as required by the business.
Adhere to all company policies and all safety, food safety, feed safety, and sanitation rules and programs
Qualifications
Two-year degree or diploma in a technical field associated with the Principal Objective from an approved trade or technical school or equivalent work experience.
Leadership and judgment qualities required.
Process related experience and basic sugar processing knowledge desired.
Should be motivated, willing, enthusiastic, and promotable.
Good attendance, safety, disciplinary, and overall employment records.
Ability to communicate and work cohesively with others.
Typical skills needed:
Blueprint Reading
Electrical Theory
Power Supplies
Basic Measurement Instrumentation
Force, Weight, and Motion Measurement
Level Measurement
Final Control Elements
Elements of Mechanics
Electrical Measurements
Energy Conservation
Motor and Generator Maintenance
Electrical Protective Devices
Math
Bearings
Motor and generator maintenance
Electrical Controls
Electronic Theory
Pneumatics
Process Control
Pressure Measurement
Flow Measurement
Temperature Measurement
Safety Calibration and Testing
Basic Sugar Processing
Lubrication
Electrical Troubleshooting
AC and DC Circuitry
Rigging
Transformers
Heating and Cooling Systems
Electrical Construction
Variable frequency drives (VFD’s)
Programmable logic controllers (PLC’s)
Electrical classified areas
Organized with excellent time management skills
Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels
Physical Demands and Expectations
• Able to stand or walk on concrete floors for an entire eight hour shift if necessary
• Able to bend and lift – 20 to 100 pounds
• Able to climb stairs
• Able to work in temperature extremes (cold and hot)
• Able to work in noisy and dusty conditions
• Able to work on rotating shifts up to six days per week. A normal shift will consist of eight hours with a scheduled sixth day every four weeks
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