Automation & Instrument Technician (Day Shift)

Perrigouk; Georgia; On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Perrigo Nutritionals, located in Georgia, VT, seeks a highly motivated Instrument Technician to join the Process Automation Controls group for the Day Shift (6am-6pm EST) on a biweekly 2/2/3 schedule. This full-time, at-will role offers a starting pay of $29.40 per hour with a 15% shift premium and a competitive benefits package.

The role requires PLC programming proficiency, calibration expertise, and the ability to troubleshoot plant control systems while maintaining meticulous records.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalency.
• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology strongly preferred, or equivalent.
• Proficiency at SLC/PLC programming and hardware architecture.
• Calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate electronic, pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation and maintain calibration docs.
• Install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot plant control systems and equipment.
• Define instrumentation requirements and troubleshoot power and control systems.
• Review system drawings, P&IDs and equipment manuals.
• Operate interface devices for programmable controllers and computers for program changes.
• Write and debug PLC programs where applicable.
• Interface with vendors and assist in training others.
• Provide accurate documentation of work per SOPs and work instructions.

Skills

PLC programming

Instrumentation calibration

Electrical/electronic troubleshooting

English proficiency

Education

Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SLC/PLC programming

Job description

Perrigo Nutritionals, located in Georgia, VT, seeks a highly motivated Instrument Technician to join the Process Automation Controls group for the Day Shift (6am-6pm EST) on a biweekly 2/2/3 schedule. This full-time, at-will role offers a starting pay of $29.40 per hour with a 15% shift premium and a competitive benefits package.

The role requires PLC programming proficiency, calibration expertise, and the ability to troubleshoot plant control systems while maintaining meticulous records.