Electronics & Instrumentation Technician

Job Category
:
Maintenance

Requisition Number
: ELECT
001264

• Posted:
  January 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate: $30 USD per hour

Elyria, OH 44035, USA

• Pay or shift range: $30 USD to $35 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

Are you an experienced Electronics & Instrumentation Technician with strong electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation skills? We're looking for a driven and capable team member to support operations at our chemical manufacturing site in Elyria, OH
. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and troubleshooting complex systems - from sensors and transmitters to motors and control loops.

United Initiators is a global leader in the production of peroxide‑based initiators and specialty chemicals. We take pride in our commitment to safety
, quality
, and innovation - and in creating a workplace where employees can thrive. Learn more at .

• Competitive Pay
  : $30–$35/hr based on experience
• Full Benefits on Day 1:
  Medical, dental, vision, robust life and disability insurance, wellness rewards, and more
• Strong Retirement Package
  : 401(k) with match, safe harbor, and profit sharing
• Real-World Impact
  :
  Support a global leader in specialty chemical production
• We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting Day 1
• 48 hours of sick time per year (rollover up to 96 hours)
• 2 floating holidays + 24 hours of unavoidable absence leave
• 80 hours of vacation after one year of service
• 401(k) with match, Safe Harbor contribution, and profit sharing
• Wellness Program (earn up to $350/year for routine care)
• Health Advocate program for additional support

The Electronics & Instrumentation Technician plays a vital role on our Maintenance team, ensuring safe, reliable, and accurate operation of instrumentation, electrical systems, and control equipment used throughout the facility.

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instrumentation
• Repair low‑voltage circuits, motors, relays, protective devices, and lighting equipment
• Calibrate analytical devices, including LEL detectors, gas monitoring equipment, pH, conductivity, pressure, and flow instruments
• Trace and test instruments using loop drawings, schematics, and test equipment
• Remove, clean, repair, and replace defective instruments and components
• Program transmitters and single‑loop controllers; adjust control valves and analog devices
• Troubleshoot 24 VDC loop‑powered devices, discrete and analog signals, and 4–20mA loops
• Create and update loop drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Read and interpret loop sheets, P&IDs, and installation drawings
• Perform preventive maintenance and update work orders in the CMMS
• Support mechanical equipment repair and installation
• Assist with PLC/DCS I/O‑related work
• Install, set up, commission, and upgrade instrumentation systems and associated controls
• Maintain a proactive safety mindset and comply with all safety procedures
• Follow lockout/tagout, PPE requirements, and safe work practices
• Perform calibrations according to standards and manufacturer guidelines

• Certification in Instrumentation or Instrumentation/Control Apprenticeship preferred
• Electrical apprenticeship or trade school training a plus
• 1–3 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Willingness to work overtime and participate in on‑call rotation
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and safely perform physical tasks (climbing, kneeling, bending, reaching)
• PLC and HMI experience
• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers and distributed control systems
• Experience with hazardous‑location equipment
• Industrial plant setting with exposure to electrical systems, instrumentation, chemicals, and process equipment. Work may involve heights, confined spaces, and varied physical activity.