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Job Title : Instrument Technician

Department : Mechanical

Sub Division : Maintenance

MUST HAVE INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE (NO RESIDENTIAL OR CONTRUCTION)

Primary Function :

The Instrument Technician is responsible for installing, relocating, repairing, designing, adjusting, calibrating, and troubleshooting all types of electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems across a variety of industrial and production equipment.

Tools & Equipment :

Uses electrical and electronic tools, gauges, testing equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators), hand and power tools, welding and soldering equipment, and precision testing devices. Also works with mobile equipment like forklifts and personnel lifts.

Materials :

Handles a wide range of materials, including motors, transformers, sensors, control systems, electronic devices, gauges, and testing equipment. Other materials include pipe, tubing, paint, and various soldering and cleaning supplies.

Source of Supervision :

Reports to Shift Supervisor or Lead Person and works independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities :

• Receives work orders, including wiring diagrams and specifications, to perform installations, repairs, and adjustments.
• Analyzes and works on circuits, wiring diagrams, and systems related to electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and communication devices.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; trains plant personnel as needed.
• Designs and constructs system adaptations and part replacements.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic devices.
• Makes repairs in challenging environments such as towers, catwalks, and pits, sometimes using mobile lifts.
• Ensures safety procedures are followed and systems are isolated correctly during work.
• Applies advanced knowledge of static / dynamic physics and equipment operation principles.
• Fabricates parts using common tools of the trade.
• Works in diverse environments, including exposure to hazardous materials and inclement weather.
• Participates in training programs to stay updated on new equipment and systems.
• Collaborates with the engineering department to recommend improvements or changes to equipment and systems.
• Maintains cleanliness in the work area.