Position: Instrumentation Technician
Location: River Rouge, MI (Detroit)
Pay: Hourly
Job Type: Direct Hire
Remote: No

About the Position:

We are looking for an experienced Instrumentation Technician to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a fast-paced, rewarding environment where safety and professionalism are top priorities. If you are an expert in instrumentation systems, calibration, and troubleshooting, this is the perfect role for you.

What We Offer:

• Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) starting on your first day.

• Pension and 401k plans for your long-term future.

• Holiday pay and vacation pay to ensure a good work-life balance.

• Sign-on bonus: $2,500 after your first 30 days, with an additional $2,500 after 1,040 hours worked.

• Safety bonus up to $4,000.

• Performance bonus up to $7,500.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and calibration on instrumentation systems, ensuring proper functionality of all operating equipment.

• Troubleshoot, install, and maintain various types of instrumentation, including process control and smart instrumentation.

• Operate equipment as required for repairs and assist in maintaining operational continuity.

• Participate in safety initiatives to meet or exceed organizational standards.

• Foster positive interpersonal relationships with both internal and external teams.

• Contribute to a professional and productive workplace culture.

• Follow all company policies, safety regulations, and environmental compliance standards.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in industrial instrumentation, calibration, and troubleshooting.

• Skilled in working with “smart” process instrumentation (e.g., temperature, pressure, and level transmitters, control valves).

• Experience with process control loops, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and loop tuning.

• Knowledge of PLCs, hydraulic controls, and process analyzers (e.g., opacity, oxygen, combustibles, gas, and chemical analysis).

• Strong safety experience and commitment to safety practices.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• Results-oriented with a proven ability to use technology and equipment to achieve outcomes.

• Strong problem-solving skills and technical knowledge.

• Ability to develop and maintain relationships in a matrix organization.

• Goal-oriented with a focus on meeting objectives.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license (must be maintained).