Instrumentation & Calibration Tech I - Entry-Level Training

NCSL International; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

Competitive Pay and PTO

Flexible Health Spending and Dependent

Basic / Optional Life Insurance

Post-Retirement Health Insurance

Employer retirement plan contribution

Optional employee contributed退休计划

Job summary

The Research Foundation for SUNY in Albany, NY is hiring an Instrumentation & Calibration Technician - Tech I to join our facilities team. This entry-level role emphasizes on-the-job training and mentorship while you gain hands-on experience with instrumentation, calibration, electrical systems, and control equipment.

Laid-out responsibilities include learning calibration procedures, documentation, and basic PLC concepts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic mechanical and/or electrical aptitude is essential.
• Interest in instrumentation, electrical systems, automation, or industrial maintenance.
• Basic math, computer and problem-solving skills are required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to complete on-the-job and classroom training.
• Ability to work in an industrial/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection, testing, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial instrumentation and control systems.
• Learn to calibrate instruments that measure pressure, temperature, flow, level, pH, conductivity, and other process variables.
• Learn to safely use digital multimeters, process calibrators, pressure calibrators, and other electrical test equipment.
• Assist with installation, replacement, configuration, and commissioning of field instrumentation.
• Learn to troubleshoot 4-20 mA instrument loops, analog and discrete signals, and basic electrical/control circuits.
• Perform instrument loop checks, functional testing, and equipment verification under supervision.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical coursework in electrical technology

Tools

Digital multimeters

Process calibrators

Field instrumentation

Electrical test equipment

PLC concepts

Job description

The Research Foundation for SUNY in Albany, NY is hiring an Instrumentation & Calibration Technician - Tech I to join our facilities team. This entry-level role emphasizes on-the-job training and mentorship while you gain hands-on experience with instrumentation, calibration, electrical systems, and control equipment.

Laid-out responsibilities include learning calibration procedures, documentation, and basic PLC concepts.