Instrumentation Technician (Electrical Technician)

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Prioritize safety in all tasks, supporting the company's goal of a Zero Incident Safety Culture.
• Ensure 100% compliance with environmental rules and regulations in all work activities.
• Execute electrical and controls maintenance for manufacturing lines and related systems.
• Troubleshoot and modify plant equipment programs to improve sequencing, alarms, and troubleshooting functions within plant PLCs, HMIs, and automated systems.
• Perform industrial electrical work on systems and wiring up to 480V, becoming certified as a Level 1 Electrician.
• Support equipment calibration, programming installations, and machine setup.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Update and revise system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
• Analyze operational data to identify and resolve performance issues.
• Maintain critical environmental and process control systems.
• Perform industrial maintenance activities, both planned and emergency production line support.
• Occasionally provide "on call" support as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. A technical degree in Industrial Electrical, Controls, or Automation is strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  • 4-5 years of relevant experience in electrical systems and controls maintenance.
  • Proficiency in working with electrical distribution systems up to 480V.
  • Preferred experience with Siemens PLCs (505 or S7), Siemens AC Vector Drives, and Wonderware.
  • Experience with CMMS (such as SAP) is preferred.
  • Drafting experience in AutoCAD or Autodesk Inventor is a plus, but not required.
  • Certification or ability to become certified in the operation of powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts and man lifts.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to both indoor and outdoor working conditions.
• Must work around mechanical systems and energized electrical systems with appropriate PPE.
• Requires ability to climb stairs/ladders, kneel, crawl, and perform other physical activities to inspect and maintain equipment.
• Exposure to fumes, odors, and airborne particles, with required use of PPE.
• Occasional work in extreme heat, confined spaces, and noisy environments with provided hearing protection.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Flexible benefits plan.
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing retirement plan.
• Life insurance and other benefits to support work-life balance.