Job Title

Instrument Mechanic - Entry-level

Requisition

JR000014562 Instrument Mechanic - Entry-level (Open)

Location

St. Louis, MO

Additional Locations

Job Description Summary

The Instrument Mechanic is responsible for completing the pre-commissioning, calibration, and troubleshooting of multiple process instruments within his/her area. The successful candidate should be a problem solver experienced in the measurement and control of system pressures, weight, temperatures, conductivity, pH, levels, flow, and density. He/she should be knowledgeable of electrical theory and its practical applications. He/she should be able to inspect, calibrate, measure, and test equipment at prescribed intervals using established procedures with equipment traceable to a nationally recognized standard or document equivalent. The successful candidate should be able to use multi-meters, Hart communicators, frequency calibrators, standardized weights, pressure calibrators, flow meters, digital pressure indicators, RTD calibrators, digital manometers, and digital tachometers in order to conduct single point and loop calibrations on process instrumentation

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Diagnose plant equipment problems.Implement equipment modifications and/or replacements.Perform predictive and preventive maintenance procedures.Conduct routine repairs to instrumentation and electrical components in accordance with all plant work instructions and safety procedures.Conduct safety observations as needed.Maintain equipment in area of responsibility.Conduct inspections and calibrations of process instrumentation.Conduct measurements and inspections using calibrated test equipment.Conduct routine installations of control instrumentation.Complete pre-task analyses for his/her maintenance activities.Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Associate's Degree in Applied Science or equivalent certification program from a technical school with an emphasis on instrumentation controls.  Equivalent relevant years of experience in this field of study will also be considered.Minimum of five to seven years experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing facility; experience with FDA regulations and CGMP guidelines is preferred.Experience with process control instrumentation calibration, troubleshooting, and repair is essential.  Working knowledge of Lock-Out/Tag-Out methods and related OSHA safety practices is essential. Knowledge of multi-meters, Hart Communicators, frequency calibrators, and flow meters is required.Knowledge of loop calibrations is a plus.Must be able to lift u p to fifty (50) pounds unassisted, on a regular basis.Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time while working For certain positions, individuals must be able to wear a respirator.Candidates must successfully pass the standard pre-employment assessment.Individuals will be subject to extensive security background check, educational, employment and post-offer physical exam and drug test.Extensive training will be required in order to meet all regulatory, safety and security requirements.Must be able to work a rotating shift position, four on, four off, 12-hour shifts.

Applicants meeting the above qualifications and hired full-time will be eligible for applicable overtime and benefits.  Starting pay is $41.17 per hour.