Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician

About the Company

A leading manufacturer in the packaging industry is hiring an experienced E&I Technician to support operations in a fast-paced, heavy industrial setting. This facility values safety, innovation, and keeping systems running with maximum reliability.

About the Role

As the E&I Technician, you'll handle installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for the mill's electrical and instrumentation systems. From motors and drives to sensors and PLCs, your work ensures the entire facility-production, maintenance, and converting-stays powered, safe, and efficient.

What You'll Do:

Electrical Systems Maintenance

Troubleshoot and repair motors, MCCs, transformers, drives, and switchgear

Work with medium- and low-voltage power systems

Ensure plant lighting, wiring, and electrical panels meet NEC and safety codes

Instrumentation & Controls

Calibrate and maintain process instruments (flow, pressure, temperature, level)

Diagnose and program PLC and DCS systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Honeywell, etc.)

Tune control loops and support automation reliability

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

Perform PMs and PdMs using vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and CMMS software

Assist with major shutdowns, upgrades, and equipment overhauls

Support for Converting Equipment

Repair and adjust electrical controls on slitters, rewinders, embossers, and packaging systems

Troubleshoot servo motors, sensors, and PLC integrations for converting machinery

Safety & Compliance

Follow OSHA, NEC, and NFPA 70E standards

Conduct arc flash assessments and ensure LOTO compliance

Keep accurate records of electrical schematics and maintenance logs

What We're Looking For:

5+ years of hands-on E&I experience in a pulp/paper mill or industrial environment

Strong knowledge of PLC/DCS systems and industrial automation

Skilled in working with 480V, LV, and MV systems

Able to read schematics and perform loop tuning and instrumentation calibration

Journeyman certification preferred; associate degree or tech training is a plus

Union experience a bonus

Pay Details: $110,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year

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