Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Futamura USA; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Futamura USA in Topeka, Kansas is seeking an Industrial Electrician for their Electrical Maintenance Department. The role requires working 12-hour rotating shifts, focusing on safety and attention to detail. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, calibrating instrumentation, and resolving equipment malfunctions. Candidates should have experience with 480V systems and PLC installation. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential for this role, which plays a crucial part in maintaining the facility's operations.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with 480V systems including motors and controls.
• Experience with process controls (3-15 psi and 4-20 mA).
• Demonstrated focus on safety and good attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions.
• Calibrate instrumentation and perform preventative maintenance.

Skills

Industrial electrician

Process controls technician

Experience with variable speed drives

PLC installation and wiring

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Position Overview

This position works in our Electrical Maintenance Department. Standard schedule includes rotating 12-hour shifts working 3 or 4 days per week. Shifts rotate between nights and days every 28 days. Employees must also be clean shaven on each shift in the event they would need to respond to an event that would require a respirator.

Department Background

The Electrical and Instrumentation Department consists of installation, maintenance, repair and calibration of systems essential to the efficient and safe operation of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) and engineering instructions.
• Apply knowledge of electronic theory and components.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions; test electronics units and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine the need for adjustment.
• Calibrate instrumentation; adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronics components.
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems; maintain system logs or manuals to document testing and operation of equipment.
• Use applicable software to program equipment; maintain electronic and other components.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Industrial electrician (480V systems to include motors and controls)
• Process controls technician (3-15 psi and 4-20 mA controls)
• Experience with variable speed drives, instrumentation, and control systems
• PLC installation and wiring.
• Demonstrated focus and attention to safety
• Good attendance and attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to think independently, while working within company structures and guidelines
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts

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