Instrumentation Technician-3rd Shift

About the Role…

As an Instrumentation Technician, you are required to have a high level of hands-on knowledge of manufacturing equipment, practices, machine maintenance, instrumentation, troubleshooting, repair, and root cause diagnostic skills.  This includes automation systems and process control systems – predominantly Allen-Bradley/Rockwell.  The candidate will also excel in record keeping, ensuring calibration documentation is in order.

About the Team…

The Engineering Team is comprised of technical individuals from various engineering disciplines who work collaboratively to support Beech-Nut Nutrition’s LEED® certified production facility. The team’s core mission is to achieve Reliability Excellence by implementing efficient and effective engineering, maintenance, and operational practices that maximize capacity and productivity. The team works closely with the Supply Chain, Operations and Maintenance Teams to increase reliability processes so we can continue doing what we do best – making high quality, safe, and nutritious foods for babies and toddlers!

About the Work Environment…

This position is located at the Amsterdam, New York LEED® certified production facility. Most job functions are performed on the manufacturing floor, an environment that requires hairnet, beard cover, safety glasses, hearing protection and lab coat. Restrictions include wearing of jewelry, nail polish and acrylic nails. Other personal protection equipment may be required for certain tasks.

Our Commitment to Safety…

At Beech-Nut we are committed to a strong safety program that protects its staff, its property, and the public from accidents. Associates at every level, including management, are responsible and accountable for the company’s overall safety initiatives. Complete and active participation by everyone, every day, in every job is necessary for the safety among all workers on the job site. Management supports participation in the program by all Associates and provides proper equipment, training and procedures. Associates are responsible for following all procedures, working safely, and, wherever possible, improving safety measures. An injury and accident-free workplace is our goal. Through continuous safety and loss control, we can accomplish this.

What You’ll Do…

• Understand and calibrate instrumentation such as flow meters, temperature transmitters, weigh scales, level sensors, RTD’s, pressure transmitters, conductivity transmitters etc.
• Support the software and hardware aspects of electrical/electronic requirements of a high-speed manufacturing environment.  This includes process instrumentation, computer network, PLCs, motor control, HMIs, Variable Frequency Drives, Servo systems and distribute networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet and DeviceNet.   
• Conduct searches of new technologies, processes, equipment and materials to enhance product quality, plant safety, and operational efficiency. 
• Perform the necessary troubleshooting, testing, and assisting of maintenance personnel on hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic control systems and instrumentation along with ensuring safe operations. 
• Test, troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis of all systems. 
• Handle implementation of design changes and maintenance activities in support of quality systems. 
• Program modifications and perform instrumentation calibration. 
• Design and select electrical hardware systems. Respond to work orders/calls in a timely and courteous manner.
• Create electrical drawings.
• Implement and/or follow safety guidelines and ensure all machinery standards are met.

Who You Are…

• Deciding and Initiating Action: You are able to make timely decisions while weighing risks.  You act without being prompted and take responsibility for projects, people and mistakes.
• Analyzing: You are able to analyze all types of information using a wide range of sources.  You draw well-reasoned conclusions and pinpoint key information from large data sets.  You are able to identify themes and produce effective solutions.
• Learning and Researching: You rapidly learn new tasks and quickly commit information to memory. You ask key questions and use all relevant information to make decisions.   You use mistakes as a learning opportunity and encourages others to learn from one another.
• Planning and Organizing: You are able to set clearly defined objectives, establish priorities, plan activities and project and manage time effectively.  You monitor progress against deadlines and milestones.

What You’ll Need…

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with experience working in an industrial controls environment or;
• Associates degree in related field with 3+ years working in an industrial controls environment
• Ability to interpret and understand electrical drawings
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and ability to create electrical drawings
• General understanding of NFPA 79 and ANSI standards