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Instrument & Electrical Technician

Forney, TX 75126

Posted: 05/04/2023 Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: IT / Engineering, Other Area(s) Job Number: 7282 Pay Rate: 32.64

Job Description

Wheeler Staffing Partners is hiring an Instrument & Electrical Technician with a paper-based packaging client in Forney, TX. The Instrument & Electrical Technician is responsible for performing reliable instrument and electrical repairs on all plant process equipment safely and efficiently. This is not a remote position, reporting to the Forney office Monday-Friday 7am-3:15p.


Instrument & Electrical Technician Job Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for installation, programming, calibration, and preventative maintenance for electrical equipment to improve field system operation/uptime and reduce total operating costs.
  • Troubleshoots, fabricates, modifies, removes, repairs, overhauls, or replaces parts or equipment on instrumentation and electrical systems.
  • Adheres to the area equipment Preventative Maintenance (PM) program.
  • Develop work plans covering installation, calibration, inspection, and troubleshooting tasks, to minimize production impacts and enhance the reliability of the operation.
  • Aid other maintenance craft, as qualified.
  • Cooperate with other employees to solve plant problems and achieve plant goals.
  • Utilize the CMMS (Computer Maintenance Monitoring System) to document repair notes, review repair history, obtain materials from stores, etc.
  • Provide field instrumentation support for all process equipment. The systems maintained utilize pneumatic, hydraulic, electro-mechanical and electronic elements.
  • Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules, and procedures. Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job. Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes. 
  • May be assigned to other projects and duties.

Instrument & Electrical Technician Job Requirements:
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in industrial environment
  • Good working knowledge of 3 phase motors and distribution, control systems, smart transmitters, and control valves
  • Possess a high level of mechanical and electrical aptitude.
  • Journeyman or Master Electrician with substantial instrumentation experience preferred.
  • Basic computer skills required for email, online training, and computerized work order system.
  • High attention to detail
  • Mechanical and electrical skills are required to perform day-to-day operations and troubleshoot and resolve/repair problems.
  • Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.

WSP specializes in filling your company’s contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire, contingency, and executive positions with professional candidates. From our Executive Retained Search Teams, Direct Hire and Contract Staffing Professionals, and RPO Service offerings we create models to deliver a world-class service, with a sense of urgency and professionalism. Our connections and our candidates combined with a staff backed by over 20 years of experience, ensure that our clients are seeing the right candidates for their career openings.
WSP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Requirements

Good working knowledge of 3 phase motors and distribution, control systems, smart transmitters, and control valves

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