Maintenance Instrument & Controls Technician

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The Maintenance and Instrument Controls Technician is responsible for supporting the maintenance program by carrying out effective maintenance routines, repairs and calibrations to prolong the useful life and optimize the efficiency of production equipment.

This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is part of Maintenance and Utilities Department located in Muskegon, MI. This will be an on-site role.

What you will do:

• Responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, general repairs, and emergency repairs on electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and logical control systems. Troubleshoot all current and future distributed control systems (DCS). Significant electrical focus, with multi-craft needs.

• Maintain and calibrate equipment according to work instructions, standard operating procedures, or preventive maintenance tasks. Accurately performs required computer data entry; attention to detail is a critical function.

• Participate in team meetings, which include planning daily work and resource utilization, problem solving, project work, etc. Comply with company safety policies including safe operation of equipment, PPE usage, hand tool safety, lock-out-tag-out, and proper storage of tools, etc. and compliance with good housekeeping policies.

Who you are:

• 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance preferably working in chemical, pharmaceutical, or food processing facilities with a focus on instruments and controls specifically MCC’s, PLC’s, DCS, VFD’s, motor starters and holding circuits.

• Experience performing calibrations as well as process instrumentation (temp, level, pressure, valves)

• Working understanding of electricity, ability to safely work with voltages up to 480V, and knowledge of power distribution systems up to 15KV

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

• Infrequent travel largely for training.

• Frequently move, lift, carry, push, or pull weights up to 50 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift/move weights greater than 50 pounds with assistance.

• Ability to continuously stand or walk as well as frequently climb stairs and ladders; squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, pivot, and reach; frequently use fingers or hands to grasp, clamp, move, finger, handle, and feel small objects.

• May be required to pass hearing and/or vision tests to obtain equipment licensure for safe operation of equipment (i.e. scissor lift, fork truck, etc.)

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info .

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Facilities Maintenance Experience
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Wiring Experience