Instrumentation Technician

$39.49 per hour journeyman rate. Inland Empire Paper Company, operating in Millwood Washington since 1911, strives to be the industry leading custom ground‑wood paper supplier through highly efficient production methods, first‑in‑class customer service, and market defining employee capabilities. We offer well‑paying jobs with excellent benefits at a place where you can build a long‑term career.

We are seeking an experienced Journeyman level Instrumentation Technician to plan and execute complex equipment maintenance. We are screening for candidates who have worked in a heavy industrial setting and have familiarity with a wide variety of instrumentation.

Install, start‑up, test, inspect, repair, program, tune, maintain and calibrate equipment related to pulp and paper mill operations in a heavy industrial environment, including analog and digital field devices such as pressure, level, temperature and pH instruments, hydraulic and pneumatic operations, motor controls, PLC, valves, actuators, robotics, communication and other related equipment.

Tasks also include working with other Maintenance and Operations personnel to troubleshoot and repair process‑related challenges.

2‑year degree in Electrical or Instrument Technology or equivalent technical experience or apprenticeship required.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong math skills essential.

Ability to safely perform essential functions of this job, including work in an industrial/manufacturing environment (climbing ladders, walking distances, working at heights on platforms, working in tight or close spaces, etc.).

Strong diagnostic skills and willingness to learn new equipment as needed.

Demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, engineering and electrical code specifications, and to interpret technical manuals.

Experienced in using industrial hand tools, power tools and common test equipment; good manual dexterity.

Familiarity with the National Electrical Code.

Understand, analyze and troubleshoot PLC control logic; troubleshoot and repair AC and DC drive systems; familiarity with Allen Bradley, GE and ABB preferred.

Understand common types of electronic sensors for position, flow and pressure.

Hourly employees receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, 401(k) retirement plan, and 13 paid holidays per year after 90 days of employment.

Journeyman pay rate is $39.49 per hour with the ability to earn an additional $3 per hour for plus‑rated skills. This posting is not for apprentices.

Schedule includes 4–10‑hour days per week, with occasional weekend duty that is preceded by 6 days off.

New employees are subject to a 6‑month probationary period.

IEP is a smoke‑free and drug‑free (including cannabis‑free) production facility operating 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Hourly employees are subject to random drug testing.

Millwood, Washington.