Instrumentation Technician
Location: Joplin, MO | Schedule: Rotating 12-Hour Day/Night Shifts | Full-Time, Hourly
Position Overview
A well-established industrial manufacturer in the Joplin, MO area is seeking a skilled and innovative Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join its engineering team. This hands-on role supports automation, reliability, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement across a fast-paced production environment. We are looking for a self-directed team player who is driven to investigate problems, develop those around them, and thrive on a cross-functional team of operators and technicians.
This is a well-compensated hourly position working rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, with occasional additional hours as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead technical expert on high-level equipment processes and electrical sub-components including sensors, motors, and drives on assigned shift.
- Execute and support plant safety and environmental programs.
- Provide operational support on a cross-functional shift team to drive uptime, line efficiency, and waste reduction goals.
- Troubleshoot process and equipment issues in collaboration with shift technicians and operations leads.
- Perform planned maintenance work on a shift basis while prioritizing against line calls and other tasks.
- Identify and withdraw parts needed for electrical maintenance and repair projects.
- Perform electrical repairs on various types of equipment per standard work plans and manuals; contribute to improving documentation.
- Select, install, configure, and calibrate instruments and field devices.
- Test equipment for safety and operational efficiency.
- Program new plant equipment or modify existing programs as directed; utilize PLCs to aid in troubleshooting.
- Use electrical hand tools, voltage and amperage measuring devices, HART communicators, and other technical equipment for troubleshooting and repair.
- Bend, hang, and run conduit; pull electrical cable and wire as needed.
- Train plant personnel on new systems; update LOTO and SOP documentation.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts across equipment, documentation, and processes.
- Maintain ownership of plant 5S programs and housekeeping standards.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience, OR
- Associate's degree with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with process control systems and hands-on troubleshooting in an industrial environment.
- Background in continuous or integrated multi-equipment manufacturing processes.
- Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley PLC experience.
- Knowledge of NEC and electrical distribution systems.
Physical Requirements
- Must be comfortable working in both an office environment and on the production floor; full PPE compliance required on the floor (hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots, ear protection).
- Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop to inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain heavy plant equipment.
- Regularly lift up to 10 lbs; occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to work around moving mechanical parts, at elevated heights, and in environments with dust, fumes, chemicals, heat, electrical equipment, and elevated noise.
- Safety is a top priority — employee is responsible for both personal safety and the safety of peers.
- Facility operates 24/7; occasional extended hours may be required for troubleshooting, project implementation, or training.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience
- Group health and life insurance
- Vision and dental insurance
- Flexible benefits plan
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Profit-sharing retirement plan
- Additional benefits package
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