Instrument & Electrical Technician

Saintly Edge Precision Co

Instrument & Electrical Technician

Augusta, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Role Overview

    In this role, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of electrical and instrumentation systems. Your work will ensure that essential equipment operates safely and efficiently within a manufacturing environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • System Maintenance & Repair:
    * Diagnose and resolve issues with electrical circuits, instrumentation, valves, disconnects, starters, and related components.
    
    * Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, and reassemble systems such as automatic valves, motors, and hydraulic/pneumatic assemblies.
    
    • Installation & Upgrades:
    * Measure, cut, bend, and install conduits, fittings, and tubing for equipment setups and upgrades.
    
    * Install and maintain electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, and cable assemblies (including fiber optic and coaxial cables).
    
    • Safety Protocols & Procedures:
    * Implement lockout/tagout procedures to ensure equipment is safely de-energized before maintenance.
    
    * Collaborate with other trades during new installations or replacements while following all applicable safety guidelines and standards (e.g., OSHA, confined space, hot work, and working at heights procedures).
    
    * Retrieve and apply information from safety documents such as operating instructions, MSDS, and procedural manuals to maintain a secure work environment.
    
    • Troubleshooting & Testing:
    * Utilize precision measuring and testing instruments to identify and correct malfunctions, including issues with control systems.
    
    * Support emergency operations by being available for extended shifts when required.
    

    Qualifications & Competencies

    • Experience & Education:
    * A minimum of five years’ experience in electrical and instrumentation work, or an Associate’s degree in Instrumentation, Mechanical Technology, or a related field.
    
    * A high school diploma or GED is required.
    
    • Technical Skills:
    * Ability to interpret technical documents such as schematics, safety guidelines, maintenance manuals, and manufacturer’s literature.
    
    * Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and precision testing equipment.
    
    • Personal Competencies:
    * Strong verbal and written communication skills with a basic proficiency in computer applications.
    
    * Physical ability to work in environments with high ambient temperatures (up to 100°F) while wearing protective gear, including climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting within OSHA guidelines.
    
    * Flexibility to work overtime and extended shifts during emergency repairs.
    

    Working Environment

    You will operate within a dynamic manufacturing setting where exposure to variable weather conditions, radiant heat or cold, and physically demanding tasks is common. This role requires adherence to rigorous safety protocols in diverse work areas, ensuring that operational standards are met at all times.

    Salary info:

    $37 - $40 / hr