Instrumentation & Electronics Tech

Description Belstra Milling Co. family-owned agricultural business based in DeMotte, IN, is currently looking to fill an Instrumentation & Electronics Tech position at its feed manufacturing facilities in DeMotte. We are committed to producing the highest quality, most nutritious feeds available. Additionally, as a proud certified Safe Feed/Safe Food facility, our manufacturing and quality assurance processes and standards exceed current industry regulations. This position must work in compliance with all the company policies, local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations. Job Duties and Responsibilities (included but not limited to): Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose instrumentation, equipment/systems as required Maintain instrument maintenance and calibration on assigned machines Dismantle instrumentation to gain access to and remove/replace defective parts Identify and implement solutions to recurring instrument problems Repair and maintain all plant instrumentation in accordance with diagrams, sketches, maintenance and repair manuals, and manufacturer's specifications Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronics Assemble, test, and maintain circuitry or electronic components Communicate with Outside Vendors or Providers during install, start-up, and troubleshooting. Train personnel on automated equipment to maximize efficient use of equipment. Requirements Skills and Requirements (included but not limited to): Background in electronics, PLCs, and industrial controls Logical-thinking skills Must have basic computer skills. Mechanical skills, use hand tools on small circuitry Flexibility in providing necessary support when required Adaptable to changes in schedule as directed Commitment to safety Flexibility to work late hours or on-call rotational weekends when necessary to complete a job

Physical Demands:

Regularly lift 50-pounds and at times 100-pounds Climb ladders and stairs and work at heights with good body balance Ability to regularly walk, bend, stoop, climb, kneel, crawl, crouch, etc. Occasional work near moving mechanical parts Withstand exposure to seasonal weather conditions Work from ladders or at high areas of approximately 20-30 feet

Education and Experience:

An Associate's Degree or higher in electronics technology or equivalent A minimum of 2 years of experience working in the field of electronics Experience working with PLCs, AC/DC drives, industrial controls, data acquisition boxes/loggers, and calibrations of sensors