Eastern Controls, Inc. · 2 months ago
Entry Level Technician
Eastern Controls, Inc. is a family-owned organization specializing in instrumentation, electrical heat trace, control valves, and automation products and services. The role involves providing technical support, shadowing senior staff for training, and performing assembly, troubleshooting, and maintenance on instrumentation.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Shadow* hands on training* senior staff/group leaders for a training period up to six months
Provide technical support and information to customers and field sales staff as needed, until completion of service request
Follow ECI QA procedures and work instructions as directed in ECI service shop and on site
Respond to scheduled and unscheduled repairs
Performs assembly and assists with troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs on related instrumentation
Responsible for assembling and disassembling of components and instrumentation as instructed
Performs calibration on mechanical and electronic instruments, machinery, and components
Ability to work during outage season and adhere to vacation blackouts (typically October and April each year)
Ability to respond to occasional on-call requests outside the regular work hours
Notifies supervisor regarding parts or equipment in need of repair or replacement
Performs all duties according to safety procedures and safety best practices
Extensive travel required for this position-overnight stays are common; valid driver’s license is required
Ability to take to Mechanical Aptitude Test and submit to random drug and alcohol testing through DISA program
Notifies supervisor of any safety concerns on or off-site
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability and knowledge of how to use hand tools
Ability to understand instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform necessary functions of the job
Strong technical aptitude
Ability to multitask
Strong attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under immediate supervision as well as independently – constantly checking in with supervisor if he/she does not know the next step or the answer
Curiosity and desire to learn
Valid Driver's License and safe driving record
Preferred
Up to 2 years' experience preferred in the field or in a related area
Benefits
The security of working for a family- owned and founded company that cares about its employees.
Comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance at competitive rates. Some plans include tax- advantaged health savings accounts.
Health Advocate assistance program to help families navigate the health care system.
Employee Assistance Program provides professional, confidential, consultation for personal and job-related concerns 24 hours a day for employees and eligible dependents.
Competitive compensation and Employee Referral awards.
Generous paid time off and Holiday Schedule benefits.
401(k) savings with company match on a portion of employee contributions.
Tuition reimbursement and a wide range of development opportunities.
A business casual environment.
Company
Eastern Controls, Inc.
Eastern Controls is an industrial automation company providing control valves and process instrumentation solutions.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
Pittsburgh Business Times
2022-08-01
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