What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation & Electronics (I&E) Technician position at PLANT PROCESS FABRICATORS?
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled Instrumentation and Electronics Technician to join our plant maintenance team. You will install, test, calibrate, and repair complex electronic control systems, automated instruments, and industrial machinery to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an Instrumentation and Electronics Technician for our localized fabrication shop. In this role, you will lead the technical assembly, wiring, component integration, and point-to-point testing of custom automated units, power enclosures, and control panels. You will work closely with the fabrication and mechanical assembly teams to ensure all manufactured systems align flawlessly with engineering blueprints and electrical schematics.
Key Responsibilities
- Wire and build electrical assemblies, custom control panels, PLCs, and terminal junction boxes from schematic diagrams.
- Integrate and mount electronic sensors, transmitters, and pneumatic controllers onto fabricated structural assemblies.
- Conduct loop checks and point-to-point continuity testing using multimeters and automated calibration equipment to ensure error-free circuitry prior to final inspection.
- Calibrate components and configure basic logic or signaling criteria for field readiness.
- Identify and correct manufacturing defects, wiring routing errors, or component physical interference issues.
- Maintain documentation of test results and hardware calibrations in alignment with quality control standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Education: High School Diploma or GED required; an Associate’s degree or certificate in Instrumentation, Electrical Technology, or Electronics is highly preferred.
- Experience: 2 years of hands-on experience in an industrial production setting, electrical assembly, or panel shop environment.
- Skills: Proficient in using electronic test tools, wiring tools, and reading electrical functional block or ladder diagrams.
- Attributes: Strong spatial awareness for wire routing, mechanical aptitude for basic fitting, and attention to detail.
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person