Instrumentation Technician

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Job Description

Instrument Technician

Location of Job: Independence MO (Union Environment )

B Shift: 7:00 am - 7:30 pm (Thurs, Fri, Sat and every other Weds) Pay Rate – $40.22 | Weekly pay periods

Benefit Overview These are direct hires, full time position with a full benefits package - *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.

As a n Instrument   Technician   at our Knorr   factory, you   are 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, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical schematics, P&IDs, control drawings, and equipment documentation to   identify   root causes of equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions.  

• Diagnose and repair electrical, controls, instrumentation, and mechanical issues on manufacturing and utility systems to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.  

• Demonstrate strong electrical troubleshooting skills with systems ranging from 24VDC to 480VAC, including motors, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, relays, contactors, and power distribution equipment.  

• Utilize diagnostic and test equipment including multimeters, loop calibrators, power supplies, process simulators, and other specialized instrumentation to support maintenance activities.  

• Install, configure, commission, and   validate   electrical and control systems to ensure equipment   operates   safely, reliably, and within specified performance requirements.  

• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and   maintain   industrial instrumentation including pressure, flow, level, temperature, pH, conductivity, and other process measurement devices.  

• Identify   control system, instrumentation, and equipment performance issues; isolate faults and implement sustainable solutions to prevent recurring failures.  

• Support continuous improvement, reliability, and productivity initiatives through root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, and process optimization efforts.  

• Maintain compliance with all safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while performing maintenance and engineering activities.  

• Document repairs, modifications, and calibration activities in CMMS and maintenance records as   required .  

• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to improve equipment performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.  

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.  

What You'll Need to Succeed • High   school   diploma   or   equivalent ;   technical   or   vocational   training   preferred .  

• Minimum   of   2-5   years   of   experience   in   electrical   and   mechanical   training,   or   equivalent   technical   experience ,   or   military   technic al   training   is   required .   

• Controls   and   Automation   experience   is   mandatory .  

• Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar), HMI/SCADA systems, industrial networking, instrumentation, and automated manufacturing equipment preferred.  

• Experience in food, beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or other highly automated manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.  

• Must   possess   Strong   critical   &   analytical   thinking ,   troubleshooting   and problema   solving   skills , Strong   analog , digital, and   mechanical   skills .   

• Experience   using   voltaje and   current   meters ,   current   generators ,   hand   and   small   power   tools .   

• Ability   to   work   at   heights   and in   confined   space .  

• Knowledge   of   Occupational   Health and Safety   regulations .  

• Flexibility   to   work   varied   shifts ,   including   evenings   and   weekends

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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