Title: Instrument Technician
Location: Niagara Falls, NY
Salary: $36/hour starting rate; $40-$41/hour top craft rate (after training completion & dependent on schedule)
Olin offers a competitive benefits package, collaborative team culture and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for this position.
Instrument Technician Essential Job Functions:Instrument technicians are Journeyman level technicians that troubleshoot equipment instrumentation, control systems (DCS/PLC/MLC) and ladder logic. Instrument Technicians receive very little descriptive information concerning the production problem and learn to calibrate, install and maintain a variety of instruments used to measure temperature, level, pressure, pH, conductivity and flow. He or she will install & maintain pneumatic systems; monitor specific equipment; and may monitor and replace control valves. Instrument Technicians participate in safety meetings and training activities and follow established safety and operating procedures and practices.
Job activities involve working near heavy equipment, various gases, moving machinery, high (up to 150 ft.) locations and congested areas. Improper actions or mistakes could result in serious injury or lethal accidents. Burns and explosions are a potential hazard. Errors in work could result in loss of production. Errors in judgment could result in serious damage to machines and equipment costing thousands of dollars. Necessity of continuous operation demands cooperation, teamwork, and close attention.
Journeylevel Instrument Technicians work with minimum supervision and daily duties involve reading and interpreting work orders, technical descriptions and safety manuals and maintaining records to comply with company, state and federal compliance regulations.
Instrument Technician Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D. Minimum of 5 years instrumentation work experience (industrial setting preferred) or Journeylevel as an Instrument Technician Demonstrated proficiency as an Instrument Technician A complete employment application that explains a detailed work history required (resume must cover at least 5 years instrument technician work experience) Able to demonstrate basic computer skills, math and problem-solving; mechanical, numerical and verbal aptitude to learn our jobs quickly Must be able to work call-ins and overtime when support is needed. Able to pass a functional physical testing and able to use standard safety equipment; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Able to climb ladders/stairs and work at heights. Able to work in tight or closed-in spaces Pass a physical, drug screen and background check if job offer is received and accepted. What's in it for you?While many of our employees have worked at Olin for their entire career, we constantly strive to bring new people with new points of view into the company. Your career is important to us, and we work with you to create development plans that help you achieve your career goals.
Our employees enjoy the following employment enhancements and more:
Strong Careers Grow Here
Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.
Rooted in our , Olin continues to be the global leader in both chemical manufacturing and ammunition. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.
*Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.
Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Share