Lead Instrument Technician

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Arcosa provides infrastructure-related products and solutions with leading brands serving engineered structures, construction, and transportation markets.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Lead Instrument Technician who will be responsible for ensuring that the team’s daily work assignments are completed accurately on time and in a safe manner.

Expected to lead by example, be proactive in identifying and solving problems, and act with the utmost levels of integrity and safety.

Education Level

• High School Diploma (a plus)

Work Experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant and applicable experience in a maintenance position in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
• Experience with AccuPress, Kinetic, or Alltra machinery
• Expert-level understanding and expertise in diagnosing and correcting issues with PLC, CNC, or VFD programming

Duties/Responsibilities

• Determine causes of and solutions for operating problems in manufacturing machinery, electrical systems/components, plumbing systems, HVAC, carpentry, electrical fixtures/switches/power sources, and mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Follow all safety rules and practices
• Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify production electronic components, parts, switch panels, electronic equipment, and systems
• Make electronic, mechanical, or electrical repairs on all computer-controlled equipment
• May be involved in safety committees or initiatives
• May be required to perform Equipment Technician work as needed
• Use blueprints, schematics, small/power tools, and electronic test equipment to perform a variety of maintenance tasks
• Wiring and programming of electronics and control boxes with PLC and CNC programming

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• A high level of dependability, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team towards achieving a common goal
• Ability to read and troubleshoot PLC programming at an advanced level
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics at an advanced level
• Expert knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems/components, HVAC, carpentry, welding machinery, and handheld power tools
• The ability to maintain reliable and predictable good attendance

Work Environment

• Exposed to loud noise, dust, and chemicals
• May work long hours or rotating shifts
• Requires precise, hands-on technical tasks
• Uses PPE and follows safety protocols
• Works in plants, refineries, or offshore sites

Employer’s Statement

Arcosa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.