Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Technician

Available Shifts:
1A: Sundays – Tuesdays (Rotating Wednesdays) / 6:00AM – 6:30PM
1B: Thursdays – Saturdays (Rotating Wednesdays) / 6:00AM – 6:30PM
2A: Sundays – Tuesdays (Rotating Wednesdays) / 6:00PM – 6:30AM
2B: Thursdays – Saturdays (Rotating Wednesdays) / 6:00PM – 6:30AM

JOB SUMMARY
The I&E Technician – Regulatory Systems is responsible for maintaining, calibrating, verifying, troubleshooting compliance-critical inspection, coding, and monitoring systems in a regulated food manufacturing environment.
This role ensures that all regulatory systems operate within validated parameters to meet food safety, accuracy, traceability, and audit requirements. The technician serves as a key technical owner that directly impacts product integrity and regulatory compliance.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
VISION & CODE VERIFICATION SYSTEM
Maintain and troubleshoot vision inspection systems used to:

• Verify correct label application
• Validate UV 2D code readability and accuracy
• Perform routine verification checks to ensure:
• Code contrast, placement, and readability meet specification
• Label-to-product validation is functioning correctly
• Support changeovers and product recipe validation
• Document verification results for audit traceability
• Support QA during internal and external audits

INDUSTRIAL PRINTING SYSTEMS
Maintain and troubleshoot industrial printers used for:

• UV 2D code printing
• Date coding
• Lot traceability
• Product information labeling
• Perform print quality verification checks
• Calibrate print timing, placement, and communication with line controls
• Manage preventative maintenance schedules
• Validate printer performance after maintenance or repairs
• Experience with Videojet and/or Markem-Imaje printers is highly valued

METAL DETECTION & X-RAY INSPECTION SYSTEMS

• Perform scheduled calibrations and verification testing
• Validate sensitivity using certified test standards

• Troubleshoot detection faults and reject system issues
• Ensure reject mechanisms function reliably
• Maintain complete calibration and verification documentation
• Support regulatory inspections and audit readiness Experience with Loma X-ray systems is preferred.

CHECKWEIGHERS & SCALES

• Perform scale calibration and verification per regulatory schedule
• Ensure compliance with weights and measures standards
• Troubleshoot load cells, signal conditioning, and drift
• Maintain audit-ready documentation
• Support validation after mechanical or electrical repairs

TEMPERATURE MONITORING & CHART RECORDERS

• Maintain electronic or chart-based temperature monitoring systems
• Calibrate and verify chart recorders and data logging systems
• Validate alarm and notification functionality
• Ensure proper data retention and regulatory compliance

RTD SYSTEMS

• Perform RTD calibration and verification
• Validate temperature accuracy using certified reference standards
• Troubleshoot sensor drift, wiring issues, and signal inconsistencies
• Support validation of critical control points (CCPs)

CHEMICAL CONDUCTIVITY MONITORING

• Calibrate and verify conductivity probes used for:
• CIP validation
• Chemical additive verification
• Troubleshoot probe fouling, scaling, and signal drift
• Maintain regulatory documentation and calibration records

DOCUMENTATION & COMPLIANCE

• Maintain calibration and verification records within CMMS or regulatory systems
• Ensure systems remain within validated control limits
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits
• Participate in root cause investigations involving compliance systems
• Assist in developing or updating SOPs related to inspection and validation systems

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2-5 Years of Instrumentation and Electrical experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
• Instrumentations degree or Industrial Maintenance certifications, preferred
• Experience maintaining or troubleshooting industrial electrical, instrumentation, or inspection systems
• Working knowledge of calibration principles and verification procedures
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation
• Familiarity with industrial control systems (24VDC, 120VAC)
• Strong troubleshooting skills in regulated production environments
• Experience in food manufacturing or similar regulated industries is highly preferred
• Experience with Videojet printers, Markem-Imaje printers, Loma X-ray systems, vision systems, checkweighers, or 

KEY COMPETENCIES

• High attention to detail
• Strong documentation discipline
• Audit readiness mindset
• Technical ownership of compliance-critical systems
• Cross-functional collaboration with QA, Production, and Engineering
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment

AS A MEMBER OF KETTLE CUISINE TEAM YOU ARE EXPECTED TO: 

• Model and support Kettle’s Core Values and safety culture 
• Create a culture of accountability & performance
• Drive a focus on quality and continuous improvement
• Plan work, track results and resolve variances

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Works with little supervision, but work is reviewed. Exercises discretion within areas of responsibility.
• Position has little to no contact with customers.
• Decisions or actions may have a moderate impact on other departments and/or external relationships of the organization. Errors are usually detected after fact and may result in moderate interruption and delays in work output.