Instrumentation Technician

Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc. in Clayton, NC seeks an Instrumentation Technician to perform routine calibration and repair of plant instrument standards. You will calibrate, troubleshoot, and document activities within a CMMS, ensure safety and cGMP compliance, and support installation/startup of new equipment.

This role requires reading P&IDs and adherence to SOPs. The position is dayshift, full-time, with the potential for growth within a manufacturing setting that values precise

Qualifications

• Calibrate instrument standards and control elements across electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, temperature, pressure, level, flow, weight systems.
• Troubleshoot and perform corrective maintenance on instrument standards and control elements.
• Document work activity in CMMS and provide detailed calibration/repair records.
• Follow cGMP, Safety and Environmental requirements and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate various instrument standards and control elements including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, temperature, pressure, level, and flow systems.
• Troubleshoot and perform corrective maintenance on instrument standards.
• Document calibration and repair activities in CMMS.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and cGMP requirements.

Skills

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's degree in a technical field

Experience-based qualifications

Tools

CMMS

P&ID standards

NIST standards

Job description

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Summary:

The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for routine calibration and repair of plant instrument standards.

Primary responsibilities for role:

• Calibrate various types instrument standards and control elements to include: electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, temperature, pressure, level, flow, weight and weighing systems, analytical devices, NIST Standards

• Troubleshoot and perform corrective maintenance on instrument standards and control elements

• Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System to document work activity

• Provide detailed documentation of all calibration, troubleshooting, and repair activities.

• Issue/complete job hazard analysis/safe work permits (hot work, excavating, confined space, hazardous atmosphere, etc.)

• Adhere to cGMP, Safety and Environmental requirements

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, job plans and/or equipment manuals to perform work

• Responsible for maintaining training curriculum requirements.

• Complete required Instrumentation Qualifications

• Assist with modification, installation and startup of new and existing instrument standards.

Requirements:

Trainee:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent plus 2 years of experience in maintenance, manufacturing, mechanical trades, or utiliy equipment operation. A technical Associate’s degree in place of the experience referenced above.

Tech 1:

• Associates degree in a relevant technical field

• 2 years relevant experience

• Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.

Tech 2 :

• Associates degree in a relevant technical field

• 4 years relevant experience
• Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.

Tech 3 :

• Associates degree in a relevant technical field

• 6 years relevant experience
• Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.

SHIFT: Dayshift 8HR M-F

Occupational Demands:

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with rotating shifts. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools and moving machinery. Operates forklifts, tractors and power equipment. Exposure to high levels of noise and to dust/gas/fumes/steam. Exposure to extreme cold below 32* and on occasion, exposure to extreme heat above 100*. Exposure to vibration or oscillating movements of the extremities or the whole body. Occasional entry into confined spaces, requiring kneeling, crawling, climbing and squatting. Works at heights on scaffolding and/or on ladders. Walks on uneven ground. Personal protective equipment required such as; protective eyewear, chemical suits, safety shoes and/or rubber footwear, gloves, hearing protection and a respirator. Heavy lifting and carrying of 45lbs. for up to 6-8 hours per day, with a maximum lift of 75lbs. Work is performed standing, walking, bending and twisting waist for 4-6 hours per day. Repetitive foot movements. Occasionally reaches above and below shoulder height. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Repetitive hand movements with simple grasping of one hand with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Hearing acuity essential. Color perception/discrimination, depth perception and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Performs a wide range of complex tasks. Adheres to a work schedule to meet production standards.

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:USNC0002 - Clayton

Learn more about Grifols (https://www.grifols.com/en/what-we-do)

Req ID: 544676

Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Category: ENGINEERING / MAINTENANCE