What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrument Technician position at Wyoming Sugar Company?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of Worland, WY! Wyoming Sugar Company has been processing and manufacturing sugar beets since 1917. With this opportunity, you will be responsible for the instrumentation throughout the facility, ensure quality and quantity of products, while meeting of company standards of excellence.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Knowledge of automatic valves and pneumatic controls.
- Knowledge of the calibration of instruments
- Knowledge of PLCs.
- Experience with Allen Bradley PLC5/SLC500/1400/110 preferred.
- Understand digital and analog input/outputs of PLCs.
- Knowledge of 4-20 ma transmitters, such as level, temperature, flow, pressure, DP, density, etc.
- Experience with pneumatic control 3-15 PSI positioners.
- Electrical and/or electronics background helpful as well.
- Ensure efforts in planning and monitoring plant maintenance.
- Maintaining electrical instruments, understanding 480volt-3 phase power motor control systems, PLC's and interlocks.
- Troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment, reading electrical blueprints, running conduit and pulling wire.
- Testing, troubleshooting, removing, and installing automatic valves.
- Testing, repairing, cleaning, and calibrating positioners and actuators on a test bench.
- Verifying correct transmitter operation. Removing and installing transmitters.
- Troubleshooting loops from the PLC to the transmitters and valves.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Adhere to all company policies and all safety, food safety, feed safety, and sanitation rules and programs.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- At least three years’ experience in Instrumentation or similar position
- Associate degree or higher preferred
Competencies and skill set
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented
- Proficient typing and computer skills
- Organization and excellent time management skills
- Conflict resolution and problem solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees and visitors at all levels
- Ability to follow established procedures
- Professional appearance and etiquette required
Physical Demands and Expectations
- Able to lift, bend, walk, climb up and down stairs and ladders.
- Able to lift over 50 lbs.
- Able to work in varying temperatures from below zero to above 100 ⁰F
Schedule:
Mon-Thurs, 6am-4:30pm (subject to change for Campaign)
Pay: $24.97 - $35.37 per hour
Work Location: In person
Pre-employment drug screen required.
Pay: $24.97 - $35.37 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $35