Instrument Technician - Bagging Line

Key Responsibilities:

1. Instrumentation Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

• Inspect, maintain, calibrate, and repair a wide range of instruments such as:
  • Weighing scales and load cells
  • Bagging and filling machines
  • Proximity and photoelectric sensors
  • Limit switches, encoders, and pneumatic control valves
  • HMI panels and control circuits
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot issues in control loops and feedback systems used in automated packaging operations.

2. Installation & Commissioning:

• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new bagging line equipment.
• Ensure proper wiring, sensor positioning, signal testing, and loop checking during installation.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and automation teams during equipment upgrades or line expansion.

3. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on instrumentation and control devices to reduce downtime.
• Use predictive maintenance tools to detect and address potential failures (vibration analysis, thermal imaging, etc.).
• Maintain and update records of all maintenance activities in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) or logbooks.

4. Calibration & Quality Assurance:

• Calibrate weighing scales, flow meters, pressure transmitters, and other measuring instruments to meet production accuracy and quality control standards.
• Ensure all instruments conform to industry calibration protocols and tolerances.
• Prepare and maintain calibration certificates and documentation.

5. Safety & Compliance:

• Follow all plant safety procedures, including Lockout-Tagout (LOTO), PPE usage, and confined space entry, where applicable.
• Adhere to ISO, GMP, and other industry-specific standards during work.
• Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and equipment anomalies to the supervisor.

6. Technical Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain wiring diagrams, technical manuals, datasheets, and calibration reports for instrumentation systems.
• Prepare maintenance reports, daily activity logs, and shift handover notes.
• Support audit requirements and participate in technical inspections.

7. Team Coordination & Support:

• Coordinate with production teams to resolve real-time line interruptions or faults.
• Provide support during production shifts to ensure minimal disruption to packaging operations.
• Participate in cross-functional team discussions for process improvement and root caus