Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

What are we looking for in our Electrical & Instrumentation Technician?

Our client, a well-respected leader in the flavor and fragrance industry, is currently looking for an Electrical Technician Level 1 to join their team at their Danbury, CT location. Under general supervision, Installs and maintains production instrumentation, electrical wiring, production control equipment, and related auxiliary systems. Monitors production equipment and systems to determine operational status and troubleshoot system malfunctions. Provide Research and Development capabilities to help design, build, test and troubleshoot production equipment and manufacturing systems. Ability to repair and modify production equipment at the component level. Specify and order spare parts, for existing equipment, and systems as needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Test, repair, maintain, and modify existing and new equipment, including electronic, vacuum, mechanical, and chemical apparatus.
• May design, select, build, and program control equipment for specific project requirements or process improvements.
• Knowledge of the mechanical operation of equipment such as pumps, boilers, heaters, and other plumbing components
• Adjust and/or calibrate components, production equipment, and control systems to improve overall efficiency and record all changes and their effect.
• Develop prototypes for project requirements and/or process improvements.
• Install factory wiring in both classified and non-classified areas.
• May set up standard test apparatus to conduct functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Maintains an inventory of parts and supplies; orders materials as needed.
• May operate machine tools to fabricate parts.
• Maintains current knowledge relevant to state-of-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
• Attend Engineering meetings for updates, priority list and future equipment planning/instillations.
• Ensures proper care, safety and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Complies with all company environmental, and safety policies and procedures.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• A directly related higher degree from an accredited institution or technical certification in Instrumentation and/or Controls Systems may be substituted for experience.
• Ability to record and/or log equipment operational status.
• Ability to identify and resolve system malfunctions and operational problems.
• Ability to utilize, test, maintain and modify a range of engineering equipment and apparatus.
• Ability to build and test engineering and/or scientific systems and components.
• A working knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70 codes for general facility wiring.
• The ability to install electrical conduit and proper wire sizing.
• The ability to install general factory components such as plugs, switches, lights etc.
• Knowledge of hazardous location requirements a plus.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions and manuals. Ability to write reports containing technical information.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.

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Rate/Salary: 55K - 75K