Instrument Technician

ManpowerGroup; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking an Instrument Technician for a leading environmental services organization in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The role supports wastewater treatment plant instrumentation and control systems with a focus on safety and reliability.

The successful candidate will install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation, including PLCs and DCS, using test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent education/experience.
• 1–3 years in electronics, instrumentation, controls, or related technical field.
• Knowledge of digital/analog electronics, instrumentation calibration, PLCs, DCS, and process controls.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License; ability to work in industrial environments including confined spaces, heights, hazardous environments, and varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul instrumentation for wastewater processes.
• Diagnose and repair electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic control systems including PLCs, DCS, and microprocessor-based equipment.
• Use test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and calibration devices to support instrumentation and controls.
• Collaborate with engineers and vendors to install, start up, test, and modify control systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, update operating documentation, and ensure safety regulations and procedures are followed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Instrumentation

Read schematics

PLCs

DCS

Calibration

Process controls

Safety procedures

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Calibration devices

Job description

Our client, a leading environmental services organization, is seeking an Instrument Technician to join their team. As an Instrument Technician, you will be part of the Operations & Maintenance team supporting wastewater treatment plant instrumentation and control systems. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting abilities, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Instrument Technician

Job Type: Fulltime | Direct Hire

Location: Oak Creek, WI

Pay Range: $30-$40/hour (Based on Experience)

What's the Job?

• Install, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul instrumentation used to monitor and control wastewater treatment processes.
• Diagnose and repair electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic control systems, including PLCs, DCS, and microprocessor-based equipment.
• Utilize test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and calibration devices to support process instrumentation and controls.
• Collaborate with engineers and vendors to install, start up, test, and modify new and existing control systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, update operating documentation, and ensure compliance with all safety regulations and procedures.

What's Needed?

• Associate Degree in Electronics Technology from an accredited technical college or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in electronics, instrumentation, controls, or a related technical field.
• Working knowledge of digital and analog electronics, instrumentation calibration, PLCs, DCS systems, and process controls.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs (Process & Instrumentation Diagrams).
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License and ability to work in industrial environments, including confined spaces, heights, hazardous environments, and varying weather conditions.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work with advanced automation, instrumentation, and control technologies.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting critical industrial and environmental infrastructure.
• Collaborative environment with experienced engineers and technical professionals.
• Competitive compensation and career development opportunities.
• Stable first-shift weekday schedule with ongoing training and skill enhancement.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.