Instrumentation Technician

Grifols; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols is seeking an Instrumentation Technician for their Clayton, NC facility. This position is responsible for calibrating and repairing plant instrument standards, documenting activities, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree and relevant experience in technical fields.

The role also requires adherence to safety protocols and physical requirements essential for a manufacturing environment. Candidates with a strong mechanical background and attention to detail are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in maintenance or manufacturing for trainee level.
• Associate's degree and 2-6 years of experience for Tech 1-3 roles.
• Experience with instrument calibration and control elements.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate various types of instrument standards.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on instruments.
• Document work activity using a CMMS.

Skills

Calibration techniques

Troubleshooting

Documentation skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System

Safety equipment

Calibration equipment

Job description

Summary

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

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.

Shift and Physical Requirements

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.

Requirements – Trainee

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

Requirements – Tech 1

• Associate’s 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.

Requirements – Tech 2

• Associate’s degree in a relevant technical field
• 4 years relevant experienceDirectly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.

Requirements – Tech 3

• Associate’s 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.

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