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Job Title: Instrumentation Technician

Job Description

As an Instrumentation Technician, you will be responsible for calibrating, programming, installing, and troubleshooting smart process instrumentation, including temperature, pressure, and level transmitters and control valves. You will operate various types of machinery in the coke-making process and perform production and maintenance tasks to ensure maximum production quality and inspection.

Responsibilities

+ Calibrate, program, install, and troubleshoot smart process instrumentation.

+ Operate machinery in the coke-making process.

+ Perform production and maintenance tasks to ensure maximum quality and inspection.

+ Lead maintenance activities with operating crew members.

+ Coordinate with others in calibration and process control loops.

+ Work with Distribution Control Systems (DCS) and loop tuning.

+ Handle PLC, hydraulic controls, and process analyzers for opacity, oxygen, combustibles, process gas, and chemical analysis.

Essential Skills

+ Experience with process control loops.

+ Knowledge of Distribution Control Systems (DCS) and loop tuning.

+ Proficiency in PLC, hydraulic controls, and process analyzers.

+ Instrumentation and calibration of industrial equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ PLC programming experience.

+ Experience with switch gear manipulation and basic knowledge of 440V and 4800V systems.

+ Understanding of plant power one-line diagrams.

+ Knowledge of low voltage systems.

+ Mechanical troubleshooting skills.

+ Experience with pumps, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

+ Relevant licenses and certifications.

Why Work Here?

This position offers opportunities for growth and advancement, a unique 28-day turn schedule providing 7 days off every month, and a supportive team-oriented environment. You will receive a signing bonus and further rewards upon completion of the probationary period. Safety is a top priority, and you will be rewarded for adhering to safety protocols.

Work Environment

The work environment is a heavy industrial setting requiring fire retardant clothing, steel-toed boots, hard hat, and safety glasses. You will work both inside and outside, sometimes in high areas, and will be exposed to diverse weather conditions, including summer heat up to 130 degrees. All necessary uniforms, boots, glasses, ear protection, and tools will be provided. You will work alongside another skilled tradesperson to ensure safety, collaborating with Millwrights to rig up equipment and complete tasks. The company prides itself on a close-knit, family-type culture with various social activities. Safety is paramount, and the team is committed to maintaining a safe working environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Detroit, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.