Perrigo Company plc · 1 day ago
Instrument Technician - Nights
Milton, VT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$29.40/hr - $29.40/hr
3+ years expPerrigo Company is a leading provider of self-care products, committed to enhancing the wellbeing of consumers. They are seeking a motivated Instrument Technician to join their Process Automation Controls group, responsible for diagnosing and troubleshooting plant control and automation systems while ensuring minimal downtime during operations.
BiotechnologyManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Calibrate electronic, pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation and maintain instrument and electrical systems components; maintain all calibration documentation
Install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot plant control systems and equipment
Defines instrumentation requirements and troubleshoots power and control systems
Review system drawings, P&ID’s, and equipment manuals
Operate interface devices for programmable controllers and computers for purposes of program changes and troubleshooting
Write and debug PLC programs preferred
Interface with vendors when necessary
Assist in training of others
Provide accurate and timely documentation of work as directed by standard operating procedures and work instructions
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires completion of a high school diploma, General Education Development (GED) or equivalency
Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of training and work experience
Proficiency at SLC/PLC programming and hardware architecture along with an understanding of manufacturing plant processes will be necessary to perform the routine troubleshooting and design tasks of this job
Proficient in the calibration and maintenance of electronic/pneumatic instrumentation, controls and PLC systems
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English at a level sufficient to accurately follow safety protocols, operating procedures (SOPs, WIs), regulatory signage, and verbal instructions. This is essential to ensure your safety, wellbeing, and product quality
Must meet all locally defined training requirements
Requires ability to lift up to 55 pounds; potentially up to 30 pounds overhead on occasion
Must be able to walk and stand on concrete floors for up to 12 hours
Must be able to stoop, squat, and bend
Must be able to frequently grasp objects, small hand tools, calipers, etc. Must possess sufficient visual and audio acuity to work safely and accurately in an industrial environment
Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment to comply with hazardous procedures
Must be able to comply with locally required worker safety, environmental and health practices
Preferred
3 years of experience as an electronics technician, calibrating, troubleshooting electronic/pneumatic instrumentation and controls and PLC control systems is preferred
The ability to maintain meticulous calibration records that are accurate and legible; the ability to interpret and initiate drawings, sketches and logic diagrams
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
401K Matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Quarterly Bonus
Retention bonus
Company
Perrigo Company plc
Perrigo is a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.58BKey Investors
Starboard Value
2024-09-12Post Ipo Debt· $1.08B
2023-11-10Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2022-04-20Post Ipo Debt· $2.6B
Leadership Team
David Ball
Executive Vice President, Chief Brand and Digital Officer
Charles Atkinson
General Counsel
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