fairlife
Instrumentation Controls Technician
Goodyear, Arizona, United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 19 days ago
ComplianceRecruitingPLCControlsVoIPGMPFDA RegulatoryCommunicationOSHAHACCPFood SafetySCADAActuators
About the role
- We are seeking a skilled and dependable Instrument Controls Technician (ICT) to join our milk processing and packaging engineering team.
- In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems that keep our production lines running safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with food safety regulations.
- Inspect, test, and service control valves, actuators, and automated valve assemblies used in processing, CIP, and filling systems
Responsibilities
- Calibrate and maintain field instruments including temperature sensors (RTDs, thermocouples), pressure transmitters, flow meters, level sensors, and pH/conductivity analyzers
- Perform scheduled and corrective calibration using certified test equipment and maintain accurate calibration records
- Support and troubleshoot PLC based control systems on the Processing and Packaging lines
- Assist in PID troubleshooting and optimization to maintain critical process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow)
- Perform HMI and SCADA alarm management and support system upgrades
- Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and quality teams to resolve recurring equipment issues
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as an Instrument Technician in a food, beverage, or dairy manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with HART communicators and calibration tools (Fluke, or equivalent)
- Working knowledge of PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and HMI/SCADA platforms
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, electrical schematics, and instrument data sheets
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently under pressure
- Associate's degree or technical certification in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Industrial Automation
- Experience with Rockwell Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, Siemens or similar platforms
- Knowledge of CIP/SIP system controls and automated valve sequencing
- Knowledge of communications protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profinet, AS-i, Modbus )
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections (FDA, USDA, or state dairy authority)
- NICET certification or equivalent instrumentation training
- Standing for extended periods is common along with sitting, kneeling, crouching, bending, reaching, crawling, climbing, grasping, lifting and carrying
- Work performed in processing and packaging areas - exposure to wet, noisy conditions
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work at heights
Compensation
- With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery;
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
- Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
- Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
- Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
- 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
- Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
- Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
- Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
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