Instrumentation Technician

Instrumentation Technician

Location: River Rouge, MI (Zug Island)

Facility: Heavy Industrial Coke Battery

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite

About the Opportunity

This role supports continuous-process instrumentation in a rugged heavy industrial environment.

This position requires hands-on transmitter calibration experience in live, harsh conditions. Dyno-only or lab-only experience is not sufficient for this role.

Schedule & Pay

• Monday – Friday

• 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

• Overtime available

• Pay: $36.15/hr

What You’ll Do

• Calibrate and maintain industrial transmitters in continuous-process environments

• Work with control valves, PLCs, and DCS systems

• Troubleshoot instrumentation loops and process signals

• Perform hands-on calibration to defined specifications (non-dyno)

• Support live process operations with minimal downtime

• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and control documentation

• Work closely with electricians, operators, and maintenance teams

• Maintain strict compliance with safety and PPE requirements

What You Bring

• Proven experience calibrating industrial transmitters in the field

• Experience with continuous-process instrumentation (required)

• Working knowledge of control valves, PLCs, and DCS systems

• Comfort working in harsh, high-heat industrial environments

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

Critical Screening Note

• Dyno-only or bench-only calibration experience is not sufficient

• Candidates must have experience calibrating transmitters in live industrial process environments

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• Valid driver’s license

• Authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)

• Ability to pass drug screen and background check

• Strong safety background

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• High-heat industrial setting with exposure to hot surfaces and open flame

• Continuous exposure to dust, fumes, Coke Oven Gas (COG), and particulates

• Loud noise levels requiring hearing protection

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions

• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and on uneven surfaces

Mandatory PPE Includes:

• Fire-retardant clothing

• Respirators and SCBA as required

• Fall protection systems

Respirator compliance required:

• Clean-shaven policy enforced (mustaches above the lip permitted)

Universal Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage starting Day 1

• $2,500 sign-on bonus at hire

• Additional $2,500 after 1,040 hours worked

• Quarterly performance bonuses (up to $7,500 annually)

• 401(k) with employer match

• $2.50/hr pension contribution

• Company-provided uniforms

• Annual work boot allowance

• Vacation accrual during Year 1

• Additional vacation week beginning in Year 3

Want to Stand Out?

We invite candidates to record a short video to showcase who they are. This should feel low-pressure and personal.

Video submission link:

https://record.interview.video/j/ascend-with-k2