Instrumentation Technician

FCX Performance; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Insurance

Company vehicle

Time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform maintenance, installation, and repair of instrumentation and control systems at customer sites across diverse environments.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or technical degree, 2+ years in process equipment, and strong computer and mechanical skills, including PLCs and drives troubleshooting. Travel, safety awareness, and a professional demeanor are required.

Qualifications

• Education and hands-on experience with instrumentation, valves, actuators, pumps.
• Ability to install, maintain, and repair process/control equipment.
• Experience with calibration and commissioning of instruments.
• Proficient in operating hand and power tools; industrial safety trained.

Responsibilities

• Perform field maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and control systems.
• Document actions and maintain logs of service calls, parts, and orders.
• Represent the company during field service with a can-do attitude.
• Identify safety issues and opportunities for upgrades at customer sites.
• Travel to job sites using company vehicle and follow defensive driving practices.

Skills

Strong computer proficiency

Strong mechanical proficiency

Electrical/electrician experience

Industrial safety training

PLC programming & troubleshooting

Drives programming & troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associates/Technical Degree preferred

Tools

Instrumentation & control systems tools

Electronic & microcomputer instruments

Job description

Why join us?

Applied is listed as one of the World’s Best Employers by Forbes for 2021. We have earned the Outstanding Employer Support award from the US Navy and we are a GSA approved vendor.

Why join us?

Applied is listed as one of the World’s Best Employers by Forbes for 2021. We have earned the Outstanding Employer Support award from the US Navy and we are a GSA approved vendor. Applied has been fortunate to retain associates who have built long lasting careers. 25% of our U.S. team has 20+ years of service!

Benefits

In addition to competitive pay and all the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader (401K with company match, insurance, company vehicle, time off, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, etc). You will also enjoy:

• A LASTING CAREER – Career paths are available in sales, management, and operations throughout the country
• Professional development and training
• Team oriented company culture where it’s called work for a reason but have fun in the process
• Join a local team with company backing

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 that reflect upon the sterling reputation of the company.

Essential Physical Functions/Equipment Used

• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 75lbs
• 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 based on business needs
• Duties performed indoors & outdoors with exposure to weather, elements, heavy equipment, power tools, clean room, animal/insect bites, dirt and noise

Preferred Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; 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 required, namely the ability to operate a variety of electronic and microcomputer instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, and level.
• Strong mechanical proficiency required, namely the ability to operate a variety of hand tools, 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

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.