Instrumentation Technician

Applied Industrial Technologies; Hickory (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Team oriented company culture

A lasting career with growth opportunities

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a field service technician in Hickory, North Carolina. The role involves performing maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and control systems. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in the field, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and be comfortable working in various environments. The job may require travel to customer sites and offers opportunities for professional development. A valid high school diploma is required, with a preference for technical degrees.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing Process/Control equipment.
• Strong mechanical and computer proficiency.
• Electrical/electrician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation.
• Complete documentation for service calls and parts used.
• Identify and report safety issues.

Skills

Instrumentation repair

Calibration

Field service

Mechanical proficiency

Electrical/electrician experience

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associates Degree/Technical Degree

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Benefits

• 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