Lab Instrumentation & Automation Technician
imerys
| Company | imerys |
| Category | Skilled Technician |
| Location | Chesapeake, Virginia, USA |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
Description
The Company
The world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for industry with 14,000 employees, operations in more than 40 countries, and €4.3 billion in revenue in 2022.
Imerys delivers high-value-added, functional solutions to a great number of sectors, from processing industries to consumer goods. The Group draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge and expertise in material science to deliver solutions by beneficiating its mineral resources, synthetic minerals and formulations. Imerys’ solutions contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance, including heat resistance, hardness, conductivity, opacity, durability, purity, lightness, filtration, absorption and water repellency. Imerys is determined to develop responsibly, in particular by fostering the emergence of environmentally-friendly products and processes.
If you want to grow your skills and develop your career, find out more at www.imerys.com
Die Position
Lab Instrumentation & Automation Technician
Zusammenfassung der angebotenen Stelle
Hourly page wage: $25.48-$28.84
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Reliability & Maintenance
• Maintain POLAB systems, automated sampling systems, XRF, XRD, and laboratory testing equipment.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules and spare parts inventories.
• Track downtime, maintenance history, and reliability metrics.
• Provide after-hours, on-call support to troubleshoot and repair critical laboratory and automation equipment, ensuring minimal downtime for continuous QA/QC operations.
Mechanical Systems Support
• Perform precision measurements using calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, and related tools.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Disassemble, repair, modify, and reassemble laboratory equipment.
• Coordinate fabrication of obsolete or discontinued parts through machine shops.
• Safely utilize hand tools, power tools, and maintenance shop equipment.
Electrical & Controls Support
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Utilize digital multimeters and test equipment to diagnose electrical issues.
• Troubleshoot printed circuit boards and electronic components.
• Support automation systems and laboratory control equipment.
• Coordinate with electrical maintenance personnel for plant-level repairs.
Art der Position
Vollzeit und
unbefristet
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