Instrumentation Technician

Location of Job: Independence MO (Union Environment)

B Shift: 7:00 am- 7:30 pm (Thurs, Fri, Sat and every other Weds)

C Shift 7:00 pm- 7:30 am (Sun, Mon, Tues and every other Weds)

D Shift: 7:00 pm- 7:30 am (Thurs, Fri, Sat and every other Weds)

Pay Rate – $36.97 with an additional $0.75 - $1.00 shift differential for the C/D shift assignments | Weekly pay periods

Benefit Overview

*Medical, Dental, & Vision plans | 401K Matching | Unilever’s Employee Share Plan | Tuition Reimbursement | Paid Leaves | Monthly Bonus Payouts | Uniforms and PPE provided | $750 employee referral bonus payments | Safety shoe subsidy, prescription safety glasses discount, etc. | Onsite company store for employees to purchase Unilever products at a discount | Career Advancement Opportunities

Background and Purpose of the Job

Knorr believes that wholesome, nutritious food should be accessible and affordable to all. That is why we are on a journey to ensure all Americans can eat healthy meals they feel good about by creating high-quality products, offering simple chef-developed recipes, and supporting organizations and initiatives that provide access to healthy foods. Knorr remains committed to its long history of making good food available to everyone.

The Instrumentation Technician will be responsible for installation, calibration, troubleshooting and repairing of mechanical, electrical, and electronic assemblies and systems.  Work also includes high speed production monitoring and controls, VFD’s, PLC’s, Motion Systems, Vision Systems and related components.  

What You'll Do

• Read and interpret P&ID and electrical drawings along with troubleshooting electrical and mechanical problems to determine root cause of issue and recommend corrective actions.

• Solid electrical experience working with and troubleshooting 24VDC- 480VAC circuits

• Operates multimeters meters, loop generators, power supplies, service monitors, test fixtures and understands their use and function.

• Installs, sets up and tests equipment to meet specified requirements.

• Calibrates pressure, flow, pH, thermal and other type transmitters.

• Recognizes failures and set-up problems, isolates problems and takes appropriate action to resolve those problems.

• All other duties as assigned

What You'll Need to Succeed

• High school education or GED equivalent.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical and mechanical training, or equivalent technical experience, or military technical training is required.

• Controls and Automation experience is mandatory.

• Must possess strong critical & analytical thinking, troubleshooting and problem solving skills, strong analog, digital, and mechanical skills,

• Experienced using voltage and current meters, current generators, hand and small power tools.

• Must possess professional, clear verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to read/write/understand English

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, physical and background check.  

*Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

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