Instrumentation Technician

Applied Industrial Technologies; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies in Detroit, MI is seeking a field service technician to perform maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and control systems at customer sites. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely service.

You will calibrate pressure, temperature, flow and other instrumentation, commission loops, install measuring devices, and complete detailed service reports. Overnight travel and occasional on-call work are required.

Qualifications

• Must have experience installing, maintaining, and repairing Process/Control equipment including instrumentation, valves, actuators, pumps
• Must be able to operate electronic and microcomputer instruments used to measure and control variables
• Strong mechanical proficiency with hand and power tools
• Electrical/electrician experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform field maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and control systems in customer sites
• Calibrate pressure, temperature, flow and various other instrumentation
• Commission instrumentation and shoot loops
• Install and Calibrate measuring and positioning devices
• Perform minor electrical maintenance
• Complete all applicable documentation for actions taken
• Report job activity and maintain logs about service calls, parts, and orders
• Occasionally travel overnight to customer sites for service and training

Skills

Field service

Instrumentation calibration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety awareness

Travel readiness

Electrical maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

PLC programming

Drives programming

Power tools

Job description

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Perform field maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and control systems in a timely, accurate, and safe manner.
• Calibrate pressure, temperature, flow and various other instrumentation
• Commission instrumentation and shoot loops
• Install and Calibrate measuring and positioning devices
• Perform minor electrical maintenance
• Complete all applicable documentation for actions taken
• Report job activity as well as maintain detailed logs about service calls, parts, and orders
• Represent Company during Field Service tasks providing a "can do" attitude
• Identify and report safety issues to proper customer representative
• Identify opportunities for upgrades at the customer facility
• Research task criteria prior to arriving on work site
• Use company vehicle to travel to and from job sites while maintaining defensive driving habits
• Must be available for occasional call-ins
• Available for overnight travel to various locations & customer sites to provide service and training
• Duties performed indoors & outdoors with exposure to weather, elements, heavy equipment, power tools, clean room, animal/insect bites, dirt and noise

Essential Physical Functions/Equipment Used

• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 75 lbs
• Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs in an industrial environment
• Must be able to work at heights utilizing fall protection
• Must be available for occasional call-ins
• Available for overnight travel to various locations & customer sites to provide service and training

Preferred Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; Associates Degree/Technical Degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing Process/Control equipment including instrumentation, valves, actuators, pumps, etc
• Strong computer proficiency; ability to operate electronic and microcomputer instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, and level
• Strong mechanical proficiency; ability to operate a variety of hand tools and power tools
• Electrical/electrician experience
• Tubing, tray, and instrument stand installation experience
• Industrial safety training
• PLC Programming and troubleshooting
• Programming and troubleshooting drives

Work Environment

• Varied environment: customer facilities will include indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to all potential weather elements, clean rooms, factories, construction areas, and others