Lake Wales, FL, 33898, USA
3 days ago
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
**Job Title: Electrical & Instrumentation Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to install, calibrate, and commission electrical and instrumentation equipment. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting PLC equipment and processes, setting up control systems, and ensuring optimal performance of all instruments and electrical systems. **Responsibilities** + Install, calibrate, and commission electrical and instrumentation equipment, such as sensors, transmitters, controllers, switches, and variable frequency drives. + Install and troubleshoot PLC equipment and processes, and be able to install and calibrate plant instrumentation, such as level transmitters, flow meters, and pressure sensors. + Read and interpret technical diagrams, schematics, and control wiring diagrams. + Set up control systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. + Conduct routine maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems to prevent downtime. + Troubleshoot and repair faults in electrical systems, such as motors, drives, and control circuits. + Perform adjustments, recalibrations, and replacements of malfunctioning instruments, ensuring optimal performance. + Test, calibrate, and validate various instruments to ensure they meet accuracy and functionality standards. + Use diagnostic tools and calibration equipment to monitor and adjust system performance. + Record calibration data and maintain detailed logs and reports for future reference. + Adhere to industry safety standards and regulations, including OSHA and NEC. + Participate in risk assessments, ensuring safe operation of electrical and instrumentation systems. + Identify potential hazards and take proactive measures to ensure a safe work environment. + Maintain records of all maintenance, repairs, and calibrations. + Assist with the creation and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). + Collaborate with engineers and other team members to improve system performance. **Essential Skills** + Technical diploma, associate degree, or certification in electrical, instrumentation, or a related field. + 2+ years in an industrial environment, with hands-on experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance. + Proficiency with PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems. + Knowledge of electrical and instrumentation standards (e.g., ISA, NEC). + Ability to use diagnostic and calibration tools (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, and loop calibrators). + Strong problem-solving abilities. + Excellent communication and teamwork skills. + Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy. + Must be willing and able to work additional hours over 48 when needed. + Must be willing and able to provide some tools. + Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and 15-35 lbs frequently. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Formal technical training or experience in a related field of 2 years may be considered in lieu of the required technical diploma, associate degree, or certification. **Why Work Here?** We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability, a Health Spending Account (HSA), and generous time off (PTO, Vacation, Sick Leave). Our company, founded in the 1930s, remains privately held and is owned and operated by grower organizations and individual growers, ensuring a strong sense of community and dedication to quality. **Work Environment** You will work in a citrus and juice manufacturing plant. The environment involves working with various electrical and instrumentation systems, and requires adherence to safety standards. The role may require additional hours over 48 when needed, and you must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and 15-35 lbs frequently. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $32.79 - $32.79 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Lake Wales,FL. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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