Instrumentation Technician

Unilever; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision plans

401K Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Leaves

Monthly Bonus Payouts

Uniforms and PPE provided

Referral bonus $750

Safety shoe subsidy

Job summary

Unilever's Knorr factory in Independence, MO seeks an Instrument Technician to install, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair electrical, control, and mechanical systems on high-speed production lines.

The role covers system commissioning, calibration of instrumentation, and preventive maintenance to drive reliability and safety. Strong PLC/HMI experience and willingness to work varied shifts are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and troubleshoot electrical schematics, P&IDs and documentation to root causes.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, controls, instrumentation, and mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Demonstrate strong electrical troubleshooting with 24VDC to 480VAC systems.
• Use meters, loop calibrators, and test equipment to support maintenance.
• Install, configure, commission and validate electrical and control systems.
• Calibrate and maintain instrumentation including pressure, flow, temperature, pH.
• Identify issues, isolate faults and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support continuous improvement and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain compliance with safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Document repairs and calibration in CMMS and maintenance records.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Quality teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical troubleshooting

PLCs/HMI/SCADA

Electrical schematics/P&IDs

Calibration experience

Diagnostician/analytical thinking

Safety compliance

Height and confined space access

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

Instrument Technician

Location of Job: Independence MO (Union Environment)

Pay Rate – $40.22 | Weekly pay periods

Benefit Overview

These are direct hires, full time position with a full benefits package - Medical, Dental, & Vision plans | 401K Matching | Unilever’s Employee Share Plan | Tuition Reimbursement | Paid Leaves | Monthly Bonus Payouts | Uniforms and PPE provided | $750 employee referral bonus payments | Safety shoe subsidy, prescription safety glasses discount, etc. | Onsite company store for employees to purchase Unilever products at a discount | Career Advancement Opportunities

Background and Purpose of the Job

Knorr believes that wholesome, nutritious food should be accessible and affordable to all. That is why we are on a journey to ensure all Americans can eat healthy meals they feel good about by creating high-quality products, offering simple chef-developed recipes, and supporting organizations and initiatives that provide access to healthy foods. Knorr remains committed to its long history of making good food available to everyone.

As a Instrument Technician at our Knorr factory, you are responsible for installation, calibration, troubleshooting and repairing of mechanical, electrical, and electronic assemblies and systems. Work also includes high speed production monitoring and controls, VFD’s, PLC’s, Motion Systems, Vision Systems and related components.

What You’ll Do

• Read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical schematics, P&IDs, control drawings, and equipment documentation to identify root causes of equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions.

• Diagnose and repair electrical, controls, instrumentation, and mechanical issues on manufacturing and utility systems to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.

• Demonstrate strong electrical troubleshooting skills with systems ranging from 24VDC to 480VAC, including motors, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, relays, contactors, and power distribution equipment.

• Utilize diagnostic and test equipment including multimeters, loop calibrators, power supplies, process simulators, and other specialized instrumentation to support maintenance activities.

• Install, configure, commission, and validate electrical and control systems to ensure equipment operates safely, reliably, and within specified performance requirements.

• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial instrumentation including pressure, flow, level, temperature, pH, conductivity, and other process measurement devices.

• Identify control system, instrumentation, and equipment performance issues; isolate faults and implement sustainable solutions to prevent recurring failures.

• Support continuous improvement, reliability, and productivity initiatives through root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, and process optimization efforts.

• Maintain compliance with all safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while performing maintenance and engineering activities.

• Document repairs, modifications, and calibration activities in CMMS and maintenance records as required.

• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to improve equipment performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training preferred.

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in electrical and mechanical training, or equivalent technical experience, or military technical training is required.

• Controls and Automation experience is mandatory.

• Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar), HMI/SCADA systems, industrial networking, instrumentation, and automated manufacturing equipment preferred.

• Experience in food, beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or other highly automated manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.

• Must possess Strong critical & analytical thinking, troubleshooting and problem solving skills, Strong analog, digital, and mechanical skills.

• Experience using voltage and current meters, current generators, hand and small power tools.

• Ability to work at heights and in confined space.

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, physical and background check.

*Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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