E & I Technician-3
Role Overview
The E&I Technician works closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Safety teams to ensure the reliability and performance of critical electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control systems throughout the facility.
This position reports directly to the E&I Maintenance Supervisor and plays a key role in maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.
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Position Summary
The E&I Technician works closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Safety teams to ensure the reliability and performance of critical electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control systems throughout the facility. This position reports directly to the E&I Maintenance Supervisor and plays a key role in maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.
Electrical Systems Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment and systems up to 480V.
Diagnose electrical faults using multimeters, ohm meters, and other diagnostic tools.
Troubleshoot motors, drives, motor control centers (MCCs), and power distribution systems.
Repair and maintain Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and motor control circuits.
Instrumentation & Controls
Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain plant instrumentation.
Perform loop checks, instrument calibrations, and system verification testing.
Support PLC, HMI, sensor, and automation system reliability.
Assist in diagnosing and resolving process control issues.
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Execute preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
Document maintenance activities within CMMS systems.
Assist with continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
Help identify opportunities to improve equipment uptime, efficiency, and safety.
Required Experience
- 3-5 years of experience as an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician, Controls Technician, Automation Technician, or similar industrial maintenance role.
- Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems and controls.
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, instrumentation, and motor controls.
- Proficiency using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Experience with industrial communication networks and protocols.
- Experience working with robotics or automated manufacturing systems.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
- Skills & Knowledge
- Electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting and repair
- PLCs, VFDs, sensors, transmitters, and control systems
- Electrical schematics
- Wiring diagrams
- P&IDs
- Loop drawings
- Technical manuals
- Ladder logic
- Electromechanical systems and automated machinery
- Root cause troubleshooting and problem solving
- Safe work practices in an industrial environment
- Why Join Austin Powder?
- At Austin Powder, you'll be part of a team that supports critical operations through innovation, reliability, and technical excellence. We invest in our employees and provide opportunities to expand your skills in electrical systems, automation, controls, instrumentation, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Whether you're looking to advance your technical career, increase your earning potential, or work with cutting-edge industrial systems, this is a great opportunity to join a respected industry leader.
- 💰 Compensation Highlights
- Pay Potential Up to $40/Hour
- Built-In Overtime with 12-Hour Shift Schedule
- Night Shift Differential
- Sign-On Bonus
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Training and Career Development Opportunities
- Work Environment
- This position is based at the Red Diamond Plant in McArthur, Ohio. Work is performed throughout the facility, both indoors and outdoors, and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions and industrial manufacturing environments.
- Ready to Power Your Career Forward?
- Apply today and explore why experienced E&I Technicians are choosing Austin Powder for competitive pay, career growth, advanced technology, and long-term stability. ⚡
- Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.
- This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with industrial communication networks and protocols.
- Experience working with robotics or automated manufacturing systems.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
Skills & Knowledge
Successful candidates will have experience with:
Electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting and repair
PLCs, VFDs, sensors, transmitters, and control systems
Reading and interpreting:
Electrical schematics
Wiring diagrams
P&IDs
Loop drawings
Technical manuals
Ladder logic
Electromechanical systems and automated machinery
Root cause troubleshooting and problem solving
Safe work practices in an industrial environment
Why Join Austin Powder?
At Austin Powder, you'll be part of a team that supports critical operations through innovation, reliability, and technical excellence. We invest in our employees and provide opportunities to expand your skills in electrical systems, automation, controls, instrumentation, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Whether you're looking to advance your technical career, increase your earning potential, or work with cutting-edge industrial systems, this is a great opportunity to join a respected industry leader.
💰 Compensation Highlights
Pay Potential Up to $40/Hour
Built-In Overtime with 12-Hour Shift Schedule
Night Shift Differential
Sign-On Bonus
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Training and Career Development Opportunities
Work Environment
This position is based at the Red Diamond Plant in McArthur, Ohio. Work is performed throughout the facility, both indoors and outdoors, and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions and industrial manufacturing environments.
Ready to Power Your Career Forward?
Apply today and explore why experienced E&I Technicians are choosing Austin Powder for competitive pay, career growth, advanced technology, and long-term stability. ⚡
Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Responsibilities
- Electrical Systems Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment and systems up to 480V.
- Diagnose electrical faults using multimeters, ohm meters, and other diagnostic tools.
- Troubleshoot motors, drives, motor control centers (MCCs), and power distribution systems.
- Repair and maintain Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and motor control circuits.
- Instrumentation & Controls
- Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain plant instrumentation.
- Perform loop checks, instrument calibrations, and system verification testing.
- Support PLC, HMI, sensor, and automation system reliability.
- Assist in diagnosing and resolving process control issues.
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Execute preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
- Document maintenance activities within CMMS systems.
- Assist with continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
- Help identify opportunities to improve equipment uptime, efficiency, and safety.
- What We're Looking For
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