Instrumentation Technician 1/Trainee

Grifols; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols in North America is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to perform routine calibration and repair of plant instrument standards. The role requires precise calibration, troubleshooting, and documentation to support manufacturing operations.

You will work with electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, temperature, pressure, level, flow, and analytical devices, ensuring compliance with cGMP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent plus 2 years of experience in maintenance, manufacturing, mechanical trades, or utility equipment operation.
• Associate's degree in a relevant technical field with 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate various instrument standards and control elements including electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, temperature, pressure, and flow systems.
• 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 calibration, troubleshooting, and repair work.
• Issue and complete job hazard analyses and safe work permits as required.
• Adhere to cGMP, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Follow SOPs, P&ID, job plans and equipment manuals to perform work.
• Maintain training curriculum requirements and complete required Instrumentation Qualifications.
• Assist with modification, installation and startup of new and existing instrument standards.

Skills

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety procedures

Instrumentation standards

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

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.

Requirements

Trainee

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

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.

Shift

1st shift, days

Occupational Demands

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.

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

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