Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Job Description:

We’re looking for dedicated, hands-on individuals to join our growing Maintenance team as Instrumentation and Controls Technician, at our Hatfield, PA facility. If you take pride in your work, enjoy working with machinery, and want to be part of a family-oriented environment, Penn Color is the place for you.

We offer a stable, long-term career path in a company that values its people as much as its products. You’ll be surrounded by exceptional teammates, supported by a culture built on respect and collaboration, and have the opportunity to grow in a global organization that continues to expand.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, motors, transformers, and three-phase electrical systems
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and utility equipment
• Calibrate and troubleshoot flow, temperature, weight, and pressure devices, including 4–20 mA loops and electro-pneumatic controls
• Interpret and update P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and technical schematics
• Maintain and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI systems
• Follow NFPA 70E, NEC, and company safety standards including lockout/tagout procedures
• Communicate equipment status and complete maintenance documentation

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking reliable, technically capable individuals who can support industrial electrical and instrumentation systems in a manufacturing environment.

You will be successful if you have:

• Strong attention to detail in troubleshooting, calibration, and documentation
• Analytical mindset for diagnosing electrical and control system faults
• High level of safety awareness when working around energized equipment
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with maintenance and production teams
• Ability to adapt to urgent repairs and shifting priorities
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Formal training or 3+ years of experience in electrical, controls, or instrumentation maintenance

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with PLCs, HMIs, drives, three-phase systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Ability to troubleshoot 4–20 mA loops, transmitters, and electro-pneumatic systems
• Ability to read and update P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC, and industrial electrical standards
• Competency with maintenance software tools and documentation systems

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This role is physically demanding and performed in a manufacturing environment and requires:

• Exposure to energized electrical systems, industrial noise, elevated temperatures, dust, fumes, and process materials
• Standing and walking for most of an 8-hour shift with frequent reaching, bending, and tool handling
• Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or work in confined or elevated areas
• Regular lifting up to 50 lbs. and frequent lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Routine use of electrical test meters, diagnostic tools, and calibration devices
• Strict adherence to PPE, lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E, and site safety requirements

Why Join Penn Color?

• Family-owned, people-first workplace culture
• Strong focus on safety, training, and technical development
• Stable manufacturing environment with long-term career potential
• High-impact role supporting equipment reliability and plant performance
• Collaborative maintenance culture with growth opportunities into advanced technical roles

Penn Color, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Penn Color, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories.  It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.