Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Compensation Base Rate

$32 - $42 per hour (starting rate based on experience). Shift differential not included.

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Technical Leads Controls

Night Shift 6:00pm-6:30am

McCalla, Alabama

• Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan with up to 7% company match, 80 hours of accrued paid vacation, 12 paid company holidays plus 4 personal days, and 2% annual holiday bonus of base salary.
• Collaborative and friendly workplace.

Lead and contribute in meaningful ways at our new greenfield McCalla, AL facility, producing popular Uncrustables sandwiches and developing new products.

• Responsible for the manufacture of consumer foods that comply with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Understand and support company and site safety policies and perform work-related activities safely.
• Operate and troubleshoot Studio
  5000 or Logix
  5000 platforms, Drives and Motion Control, Factory Talk ME & SE, Ethernet/IP Control Network, Power Distribution.
• Operate, maintain, and clean production equipment.
• Follow and improve documented operational, maintenance, and sanitation standards in a GMP environment.
• Perform equipment changeovers, sanitation activities, preventive maintenance tasks, work orders, and lubrication to maximize plant equipment performance.
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation equipment and software.
• Utilize drawings, prints, and instruction manuals for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Coach team members on electrical, instrumentation, and controls skills, machine functionality, defect identification, and repair.
• Participate in training and qualification programs; maintain consistent qualification standards.
• Use continuous improvement tools to eliminate breakages and root cause issues; document, communicate, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Serve as owner of technical, safety, or quality systems; build technician skills and provide ongoing coaching.
• Create documentation as needed (SOPs, job aids, PM improvements, etc.).
• Attend technical training sessions, vendor visits, and scheduled maintenance activities to advance E&I technology expertise.
• Obtain and maintain low voltage qualification within twelve months of start date.
• Use a computer to input and maintain accurate records and data.
• Maintain an accurate electronic database of repair and maintenance activities, including parts usage and time tracking.
• Facilitate effective shift pass‑downs to discuss safety, quality, and production issues.
• Lead projects to improve safety, quality, or production results.
• Work as part of a team and assist teammates when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

If you are motivated to help provide quality products and enjoy collaborating on a team while learning new skills, we want you on our team.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to work Day Shift 6:00am-6:30pm or Night Shift 6:00pm-6:30am.
• Associate’s or technical degree or training preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience with electrical systems, PLC, motor and motion controls, SCADA systems, device and information networks, sensors, and instrumentation equipment for manufacturing required.
• Previous mechanical/maintenance experience preferred.
• Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.

• Read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMPs, and general instructions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Use a computer to input data required…