Instrumentation Technician
Talascend is currently seeking an Instrumentation Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in Portage, Michigan.
Overview
The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for performing calibration, maintenance, and repairs of instrumentation equipment used in industrial process settings. The role involves troubleshooting, data entry, vendor collaboration, and procedural documentation to ensure the optimal functioning of analytical instruments.
Responsibilities
- Provide calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of analytical instruments used in industrial process equipment
- Enter calibration data and service information into the CMMS
- Respond to trouble calls and perform diagnostics and repairs
- Escort vendors in need of lab access to perform calibration and maintenance work
- Ensure vendor provides complete maintenance documentation upon work completion
- Review and process external vendor calibration, preventive maintenance, and repair documentation
- Assist with identification and purchase of spare parts
- Prepare and organize technical documentation and operational procedures
- Write calibration and preventive maintenance standard operating procedures or work instructions
- Collect and organize technical data from equipment manufacturers, users, and engineering personnel
- Mentor other instrument and instrumentation technicians
- Work with minimal supervision, ensuring equipment availability and minimal operational interruptions
- Collaborate with lab users and support life sciences R&D operations as needed
- Work overtime or modify shift schedules temporarily to meet operational needs
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years of experience in analytical or process control instrumentation or related field
- Experience as a field service technician, engineer, or service contractor for analytical instruments preferred
- Substantial relevant on-the-job training or an associate degree in science or engineering
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to lift 35 pounds
- Ability to perform troubleshooting, calibration, and repairs of analytical instruments
Other Qualifications
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize workload effectively
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams
- Adaptability to new devices, technology, and applications
- Attention to detail and ability to interpret engineering documents and schematics
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.