Electrical and Instrumentation Technician; E&I - Nights

$40.98 PER HOUR PLUS $2.00 PER HOUR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL Night

Shift: 6:30pm – 7:00am
Rotating 2-2-3 schedule

Location:

Decatur, AL

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (Nights) – responsible for the manufacture of consumer foods that meet all food safety, quality and regulatory requirements while supporting the plant’s electrical, instrumentation, controls and automation systems.

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation equipment and software.
• Operate and troubleshoot Power Distribution, Studio
  5000 or Logix
  5000 platform hardware and software, Drives and Motion Control, Factory Talk ME & SE Ethernet/IP Control Network, Food Manufacturing and Utility Instrumentation.
• Use drawings, prints and instruction manuals to determine proper steps for equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs; adhere to company drawing and documentation standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities and work orders promptly to maximize equipment performance.
• Improve and modify preventative maintenance activities as appropriate.
• Coach other team members on electrical, instrumentation and controls skills, machine functionality, defect identification and resolution, and equipment repair.
• Participate in training and qualification programs, ensuring effective training and consistent qualification standards.
• Use continuous improvement tools, including breakdown elimination, to document, communicate and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Own one or more 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; attain expertise in advanced E&I technology.
• Maintain accurate electronic database of repair and maintenance activities, including parts usage and time tracking.
• Assist in maintaining and developing plant drawings and documentation.
• Facilitate effective shift pass‑downs with prior/next shift to discuss safety, quality and production issues.
• Lead projects to improve safety, quality or production results in a designated area.
• Assist fellow employees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (minimum).
• Minimum 3 years of experience with electrical systems, PLC, motor and motion controls, SCADA, instrumentation equipment for manufacturing.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Ability to read and follow safety policies, SOPs, GMPs and general instructions.
• Working knowledge of general electrical safety, electrical schematics, power distribution, controls, motor controls, PLC logic controls, HMIs and other industrial controls.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to give and receive feedback.
• Leadership and prioritization skills in a designated equipment area.
• Ability to set and meet goals and manage workload in a changing environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Data‑driven decision making and engagement with others as appropriate.
• Basic mathematical, statistical and analytical skills.
• Excellent computer skills; ability to learn company‑specific computer systems.
• Desire to work in a constantly changing, progressive environment.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds, stand, sit, walk, enter confined spaces, push, pull, kneel, squat, climb, and perform repetitive actions.

• Associate’s or technical degree or training.
• Previous mechanical/maintenance experience.
• Previous food manufacturing experience.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance effective first day.
• 401(k) savings plan with up to 7% company match.
• 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid company holidays + 4 personal days.
• Parental leave, perfect attendance bonus, annual holiday bonus.
• Commitment to pay progression.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.