Instrument Technician

Tokai Carbon GE LLC; Hickman (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading graphite electrode manufacturer is seeking an Instrument Technician to maintain and calibrate plant instrumentation. Responsibilities include troubleshooting high voltage systems and directing projects. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree or equivalent experience and strong technical skills such as SAP proficiency and report writing. The position offers competitive hourly compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Benefits

Full medical, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Quarterly Bonus

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent; or more than 5 years related experience.
• Knowledge of MRPII systems, such as SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, particularly Word & Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment.
• Maintain and calibrate plant instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot, de-energize, and isolate high voltage systems.
• Direct and instruct on projects.
• Maintain ISO calibration records.

Skills

Ability to interpret technical instructions

Ability to work with mathematical concepts

Ability to write reports and procedure manuals

Ability to handle multiple projects

Ability to perform under time constraints

Ability to work independently

Ability to present information clearly

Ability to define problems and draw conclusions

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent

5+ years related experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel)

Job description

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Overview

Tokai Carbon helps build America every day and we are proud of it. Tokai Carbon is one of the largest and most highly recognized graphite electrode manufacturers in the world. In order to continue to help build America, we need YOU. We are a family oriented and flexible employer, invested in employee development and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of production equipment.
• Maintain and calibrate plant instrumentation to meet ISO 9002.
• Enter requisitions into SAP for repair and spare parts and communicate with vendors on highly technical items.
• Communicate with production and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot, de-energize, and isolate high voltage power distribution systems.
• Run conduit with simple bends.
• Read complex schematics.
• Size wire, starters, fuses and conduit for specific load requirements per NEC Code.
• Troubleshoot PLC equipment and PLC controlled equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex control and 480 volt circuits.
• Install electrical equipment.
• Use electrical tools, measuring and testing equipment.
• Estimate time and materials.
• Write programs (PLC's, drive, process programmers).
• Maintain library of electrical schematics and PLC ladder logic.
• Direct and instruct on projects.
• Program process controllers.
• Maintain ISO calibration records.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and work with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply them to practical situations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to handle multiple projects or tasks concurrently.
• Ability to perform well under time constraints and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make competent decisions.
• Ability to present information clearly and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Education And Experience

• Associates Degree or equivalent; or more than 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of MRPII systems, such as SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, particularly Word & Excel.

Licenses and Certifications (Preferred)

• Master electrician or industrial maintenance electrician license and control system technician certification.

Compensation And Benefits

• Available on your first day: Full medical, vision, dental benefits, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Paid time off.
• Monthly wellness reimbursement.
• Health Savings, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Quarterly Bonus.

Salary: $33 per hour

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Chemical Manufacturing

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