Journeyman 1 Instrumentation Technician – $36.78

Pay Rate:

 

A J1 Instrumentation Tech starts at $36.78 per hour. Successful journeymen will have the opportunity to quickly gain new skills and promote into advanced positions earning up to $41.85.

 

Physical Location:

Franklin Fluff Mill

34040 Union Camp Drive

Franklin, Virginia 23851

757-569-4321

 

Shift:

Day Shift: 7:00am – 3:30pm

12 Hour Rotating Shift – 7:00am – 7:00pm or 7:00pm – 7:00am(once qualified)

 

Position Requirements:

Must have one of the following: Successful completion of electrician apprenticeship or comparable education Three (3) or more years of industrial instrumentation maintenance experience Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent Must be 18 years or older Must have a valid driver’s license Eligible for employment in the US Basic computer skills Participate in two-week New Hire Integration (NHI) in a classroom setting Successful completion of 125 Day Probationary Period

 

Mill Operations -You must be able to:

Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis Respond to emergencies during off hours and weekends Wear required safety equipment and PPE Continue to develop skills to become a multi-skill technician Operate or work in industrial conditions (i.e. warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, and heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces with proper safety training and safety protection)

 

Position Responsibilities:

Perform preventative maintenance such as changing contacts, checking motors and the operation of robotic systems Configure and calibrate smart and non-smart transmitters for flow, pressure, pH, consistency, density, conductivity and temperature Calibrate and configure pressure, temperature and flow switches Install, configure and calibrate a Smart Positioner on control valves Troubleshoot, drag and repair electrical and electronic systems on converting plant equipment including any electromechanical production equipment Install, maintain, and troubleshoot power distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, transformers, and wiring methods Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components including photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, and encoders PLC programs, ability to troubleshoot ladder logic (read use for troubleshooting), components (CPU back plains, I/O boards, counters, modules, and devices) and communications modules (Ethernet) Read and interpret electrical schematics, DCS logic drawings, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, loop sheets and basic P&IDs Ability to further electrical/instrument, pneumatic and hydraulic maintenance skills

 

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets