Apprentice Instrumentation Technician

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship program

Trainee salary

Hands-on training

Mentorship

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking eager individuals in Kimberley, Canada to train as Apprentice Instrumentation Technicians. You will learn to install, calibrate, maintain, and repair instrumentation devices used in process control, manufacturing, and automation under experienced technicians.

This apprenticeship offers a clear path to a skilled career in a vital industrial sector. Training emphasizes electrical, electronic, and pneumatic systems, with hands-on experience and mentorship in real-world

Qualifications

• Strong Maths, Science and ideally technical drawing at Grade 12 level.
• Keen interest in electronics, control systems, and automation.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to undergo formal technical training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing and commissioning instrumentation and control systems.
• Learn to calibrate and maintain measurement devices like pressure gauges, temperature sensors and flow meters.
• Perform routine checks and preventative maintenance on control systems and hardware.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and control faults under supervision.
• Read and interpret P&ID diagrams, electrical schematics and manuals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Completed Grade 12

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking eager individuals to train as Apprentice Instrumentation Technicians in Kimberley. This role is critical for industries relying on precise control and measurement systems. You will learn to install, calibrate, maintain, and repair a wide range of instrumentation devices used in process control, manufacturing, and automation. Working under experienced technicians, you will develop expertise in electrical, electronic, and pneumatic systems, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of industrial equipment. This apprenticeship offers a path to a highly skilled career in a sector vital to modern industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new instrumentation and control systems.
• Learn to calibrate and maintain various measurement devices such as pressure gauges, temperature sensors, and flow meters.
• Perform routine checks and preventative maintenance on control systems and associated hardware.
• Troubleshoot and repair faults in instrumentation and control circuits under supervision.
• Read and interpret P&ID diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.

Requirements

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent, with strong Maths, Science, and ideally technical drawing results.
• A keen interest in electronics, control systems, and automation.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work meticulously and accurately with fine components.
• Willingness to undergo formal technical training and site-based learning.

Benefits

• Comprehensive apprenticeship program with specialized training.
• Competitive trainee salary with excellent growth potential.
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge instrumentation technology.
• Mentorship from qualified and experienced Instrumentation Technicians.
• A stimulating work environment with opportunities in diverse industrial settings.