What are the responsibilities and job description for the Calibration & Instrumentation Technician $40 - $42/hour position at Aurorium?
Company Overview Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility to make the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions.
Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and paper & packaging. A Responsible Care® company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company’s global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety.
Description This position is responsible for providing technical EC&I support to all electrical equipment related to the 24/7 chemical manufacturing facility in Zeeland, Michigan. The primary responsibility of the EC&I Technician will be to modify, repair or overhaul electronics and electrical equipment and controls. A successful candidate when required will also trouble shoot and contact vendors to help solve problems. The Zeeland site utilizes the following - Emerson DeltaV, Rockwell/Allen Bradley, and Fuji. The candidate will apply their knowledge of electronics principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applied skills in restoring equipment to an operational state.
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Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.
Status Active
Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and paper & packaging. A Responsible Care® company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company’s global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety.
Description This position is responsible for providing technical EC&I support to all electrical equipment related to the 24/7 chemical manufacturing facility in Zeeland, Michigan. The primary responsibility of the EC&I Technician will be to modify, repair or overhaul electronics and electrical equipment and controls. A successful candidate when required will also trouble shoot and contact vendors to help solve problems. The Zeeland site utilizes the following - Emerson DeltaV, Rockwell/Allen Bradley, and Fuji. The candidate will apply their knowledge of electronics principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applied skills in restoring equipment to an operational state.
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- Primary responsibility (50% time) calibration and troubleshooting
- Maintenance Manager will assign daily, weekly, and monthly tasks based on priorities
- Repairs electro-mechanical devices that measure flow, pressure, temperature, level, analytical (i.e. pH, conductivity) and control valves
- Conducts instrumentation evaluation and troubleshooting for electrical, pneumatic, electronic as well as programmable logic control (PLC) systems
- EC&I Technician is responsible for providing preventive, scheduled, and on-call
- EC&I maintenance support to the facility
- Commissions instrumentation
- Works closely with engineering to evaluate both routine and emergency instrument work
- Responsible for troubleshooting and diagnosis of minor problems and the implementation of corrective action
- Maintains accurate and detailed maintenance records, including work performed, parts used, and time spent. Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Performs all required observations and training timely and as scheduled
- Also included in the EC&I role, required when needed to run conduit, pull wire, change motors and maintain lighting systems and basic motor controls. (10-20% of time)
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
- Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
- Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times
- Active participation in continuous improvement activities
- Participates in problem-solving
- Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
- Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
- Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance
- A minimum of a high School diploma or GED equivalent is required
- Two-year degree in Electronics, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred
- Five (5) years process instrumentation/electrical maintenance experience in industry OR
- Two (2) years maintenance experience in industry and Associates Degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology
- Must be proficient in troubleshooting using loop drawing, schematics, ladder logic, electrical one-line, and P&I drawings
- Proficient in maintaining process control loops, electronic controls, valves, and transmitters
- Strong understanding of safety practices, specifically LOTO, hot work, and confined space entry
- Willingness to learn how the instrumentation works within the chemical process
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs as well as wear a fall protection harness to reach some instrumentation
- Working at heights on top of tanks and driving vertical lifts (20-45’)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team environment within a multi-functional, organizational structure
- Ability to execute strenuous, sometimes repetitive, physical work such as lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds
- Willingness to be on call as needed and specified is required
- Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed to maintain a 24/7 operating plant
- Embodies the core values of Aurorium:
- credible: keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
- outcome-oriented: adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
- driven: passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
- empowered accountability: empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standard.
Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.
Status Active
Salary : $40 - $42
