Instrumentation & Controls Technician (Albany, OR)

Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Technician - Titanium Aerospace Manufacturing

If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for advancement, then working for CPP and its subsidiaries may be the right fit for you! We have multiple facilities in Albany, OR and are a world-class supplier of titanium castings and components for the aerospace industry.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Technician to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of industrial control systems and instrumentation throughout our investment casting foundry.

This hands-on role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment and facility systems.

The successful candidate will support critical foundry processes including furnaces, autoclaves, wax presses, shell-building systems, heat treat equipment, leaching systems, and utility infrastructure.

Working closely with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and Facilities teams, this position plays a key role in maximizing equipment uptime and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Controls & Automation Support


* Troubleshoot, maintain, and support PLC-based control systems, primarily Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix platforms.


* Diagnose and repair issues involving HMIs, VFDs, motor controls, relays, industrial networks, and automated process equipment.


* Assist with PLC program modifications, system upgrades, and commissioning activities under the direction of Engineering or senior technical personnel.


* Support plant SCADA and industrial monitoring systems, including Ignition experience when applicable.

Instrumentation Maintenance


* Install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair process instrumentation including:
+ Temperature sensors and thermocouples
+ Pressure transmitters and switches
+ Flow meters
+ Level instruments
+ Positioners and control valves
+ Analytical and process monitoring equipment


* Verify proper operation of control loops and maintain calibration records.

Electrical Troubleshooting


* Perform troubleshooting and repair of industrial electrical systems associated with manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure.


* Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, loop sheets, P&IDs, and technical manuals.


* Utilize diagnostic equipment including multimeters, loop calibrators, and signal generators to identify equipment faults.


* Install and wire control panels, instrumentation devices, and associated electrical components.

Reliability & Preventive Maintenance


* Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities on instrumentation and control equipment.


* Respond to equipment failures and support corrective maintenance eff...