Instrument Technician

Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd; Ozark (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, eye

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities after 6 months

Quarterly bonuses + annual bonus tied.

Education assistance & wellness perks

Job summary

Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician for our Ozark, AR facility. The role focuses on instrument calibration, control system adjustments, and ensuring continuous, safe plant operation.

You will work a 3-on, 3-off 12-hour shift schedule with potential call-ins for breakdowns. Qualifying candidates bring a Master Electrician license and 5 years of maintenance experience or equivalent technical education.

Qualifications

• Master Electrician license or Industrial Maintenance Electrician license with Control System Technician Certification.
• Five years of instrumentation or electrical maintenance in manufacturing, or two years of formal technical education.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate plant instruments and maintain ISO calibration processes.
• Modify plant instrumentation and controls to meet changing requirements.
• Maintain and troubleshoot plant instrumentation and controls for reliable operation.
• Keep management informed of all activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical components as needed.

Skills

Instrumentation maintenance

PLC & VFD troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Mathematical/technical aptitude

Communication skills

Education

Master Electrician license or Industrial Maintenance Electrician license + Control System Technician Certification

Tools

Multimeter

Megohmmeter

Oscilloscope

Electrical schematics reading

Job description

Tokai Carbon helps build America every day and we're proud of it!

As one of the world's largest and most recognized graphite electrode manufacturers, we power the industries that keep our country moving. To continue that mission, we're looking for dependable team members to join our Maintenance Department where safety, teamwork, and precision drive everything we do.

This position is based at our Ozark, AR facility. This role is eligible for four quarterly bonus incentives and an additional annual bonus tied to overall business performance. The standard schedule follows a 3-on, 3-off, 12-hour shift (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.); however, scheduling may vary based on operational needs.

At Tokai Carbon, our people are our greatest asset and we believe in investing in them from DAY ONE!

Compensation & Benefits (Available on Day One):

• Full health benefits including medical, vision, and dental
• Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for growth and promotion through cross‑training after 6 months in the role.
• Eligible for quarterly bonus incentives plus a fifth annual bonus tied to overall business performance.
• Education Assistance Programs, Monthly Wellness Reimbursements, and more!

Position Summary:

• Supports plant operations by insuring operation and accuracy of plant instrumentation and control systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Calibrate plant instruments and maintain the ISO system required for calibration.
• Modify plant instrumentation and controls as needed to meet changing requirements.
• Maintain/troubleshoot plant instrumentation and controls as needed to insure continuous, reliable operation.
• Keep plant management informed of all activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical components

COMPENTENCIES

• A motivated team player, with good problem-solving skills and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, supervisors and co-workers
• Ability to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled, also call-in for plant breakdown during off shift hours, as needed.
• Ability to work well on your own with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple projects or tasks concurrently.
• Ability to perform well in time sensitive situations and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to read and utilize electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and drawings as required to install and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to solve practical problems and work within situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master Electrician or Industrial Maintenance Electrician License and Control System Technician Certification.
• Five years of instrumentation or electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment and/or two years of formal technical education from an accredited university or trade school.
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Software. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with control systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and variable frequency drives with computer troubleshooting and digital electronics.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing of electrical systems ranging from 24VDC – 24KVAC while safely working with electrical hazards using proper PPE.
• Demonstrated proficiency with instruments/tools – multimeter, megohmmeter, amp meter, powered hand tools, drill presses, hydraulic presses, and hydraulic jacks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, particularly Word & Excel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Includes exposure to contaminants, sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures. Requires exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings. Requires exposure to hazardous equipment and conditions. May require working in high places. Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people. Requires working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions and wearing common protective or safety equipment.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold or heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Requires using hands to handle,
control, or feel objects, tools or controls. May require repetitive movement, bending or twisting.
Requires working in cramped workspaces and getting into awkward positions. The employee must
frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 70 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Requires contact (face-to-face, by telephone, radio or otherwise) with individuals or teams. Requires being exact or highly accurate and meeting strict deadlines.
Requires coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities and working with others in a group or team. Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization, co-workers, clients or the company