Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Overview

Join us in Jackson, TN as an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician. You’ll be a key part of maintaining our automated process and solving complex problems when they arise. This role operates on a swing shift with a rotating schedule including some weekends. The pay starts at $32.47 per hour with shift differential and our benefits available on Day 1.

• Maintaining Equipment and Amplifying your PLC Knowledge – Alternate between troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and on‑the‑spot machine repair.
• Analyzing Conditions and Providing Solutions – Identify and examine production equipment failures to understand root cause analysis, interpreting schematics and drawings. Investigate and repair electrical and mechanical systems such as pneumatics, hydraulics, DC circuits, drives and conveyors.
• Continuous Improvement – Make electrical improvements that impact results for the operating lines.
• Preventative Maintenance – Complete assigned preventative maintenance on your shift.
• Collaborate and Engage – Work with various departments across your site, including operations and support resources to deliver results that meet business needs.

• 2‑year technology degree in a related field (can be in the last semester), OR electrical experience, OR military experience in an advanced electronics field
• Ability to explain PLC (Rockwell), VFD, HMI (panel views), motor control systems including servos, instrumentation (process controls)
• Physically able to stand for long hours, lift up to 50 pounds, and work at various heights
• Ability to work all shifts on a rotating schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Ability to read and interpret basic electrical, electronic, and mechanical drawings, prints, schematics, and computer programs
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a recruiter, so it may take a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits support you through life events, big or small. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States.

Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, voluntary income protection such as supplemental life and accident, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions. Part‑time employees may have access to benefits on a pro‑rated basis. See the information at  for more details.

Need assistance during the application or hiring process? Email us at  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment with equal opportunity for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.