Electrical & Instrumentation Technician: Master the Systems that Power Our Mill! Are you an experienced and skilled E&I Technician looking for a challenging role with excellent benefits and career growth? We're seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team, where you'll be responsible for installing, servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining the cutting-edge equipment that keeps our paper mill running at peak performance. This is a hands-on position that will test your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities. You'll work with everything from PLC's and distributed control systems to motors, transmitters, and advanced pneumatic controls. If you are dedicated, safety-focused, and ready to contribute to a high-performing team, this is an outstanding opportunity for you. What You'll Do and How You'll Succeed As an E&I Technician, you'll be the expert responsible for the mill's electrical and instrumentation systems. Your duties will include, but are not limited to: • System Diagnostics: Troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems on a wide range of process equipment. • Electrical Expertise: Repairing and wiring 120V, 460V AC, and 24V DC circuits. Installing and maintaining distribution systems, transformers, and electrical controls like coils, contactors, and relays. • Advanced Equipment: Servicing and maintaining a variety of critical equipment, including PLCs, distributed control systems, overhead cranes, motors, motor control centers, and guide systems. • Reading and Interpretation: Skillfully interpreting P&ID, hydraulic, pneumatic, and wiring diagrams to ensure accurate installations and repairs. • Precision Work: Using a multimeter and Megohm meter to diagnose issues, running and bending conduit, and wiring motors according to applicable codes. • Safe Operations: Safely racking in and out high-voltage breakers (460V, 4160V, and 12.47kV). • Mobile Equipment: Operating motorized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, hoists, and cranes to support maintenance tasks. • Continuous Learning: Demonstrating a strong learning aptitude by participating in ongoing educational and certificate training programs. What We're Looking For We're looking for an experienced technician with a strong commitment to safety and excellence. • Education and Experience: A 2- to 4-year degree from a college, university, technical school, military, vocational, or other advanced educational institution is preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered. • Mental & Physical Abilities: You must have the ability to read and understand technical manuals, perform basic to intermediate math, and communicate clearly. The role is physically demanding, requiring manual dexterity, lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, and the ability to operate motorized equipment safely. • Safety First: A meticulous approach to safety is mandatory. This includes following lockout/tag out procedures, wearing all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), and adhering to strict plant safety policies for energized circuits and other hazards. • Team Player: You'll be expected to communicate effectively with all personnel, assist with maintenance and operational tasks, and maintain a clean and safe work area. Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that recognizes your skills and dedication. • Competitive Pay: This is a Salaried Non-Exempt position, which means you qualify for overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 per week. • Lucrative Incentives: Participate in our Monthly/Quarterly Incentive Program to earn extra compensation based on performance. • Comprehensive Benefits: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans • 401K Plan with Company Match • 100% Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program • Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation • Company-provided Uniforms, Safety Shoes, and Prescription Safety Glasses • Healthy Lifestyles Program with a $500/year Gym Membership Reimbursement • Short-Term/Long-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance • Income Protection Plans • Legal & Travel Assistance Plans and EAP/Home Auto Insurance • Various discount plans (Wireless, Auto, Computer) Pratt Paper Mills: Where Raw Talent Becomes Sustainable Impact. We recycle. We innovate. We build. Ready to be part of the future of paper? Let's create a greener world, together.
See More Details >>Job Description Electrical and Instrumentation Technician installs, services, troubleshoots, and performs preventive and predictive maintenance functions on plant equipment. This equipment includes but is not limited to; plant lighting equipment, electrical circuits, motors, starters, motor control centers, programmable controllers, control panels, transformers, switches, transmitters, automatic valves, regulators, guide systems, distributed control systems, PLC's, overhead cranes, etc. May perform additional duties as assigned. The paper mill is a 24 / 7 operation, working 12 hour shifts in a 4 shift rotational may be required. The Electrical and Instrumentation Technician must be able to read orders, possess basic to intermediate math skills, read and understand technical manuals and literature and be able to operate motorized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, Genie lifts, hoists and cranes. • Able to troubleshoot, repair, and wire 120 volt and (3) phase 460 volt AC circuits and electrical equipment. • Able to troubleshoot, repair, and wire 24 volt DC control circuits. • Basic understanding of Electricity and Instrumentation. • Able to troubleshoot, repair, and install distribution systems up to 460 volts. • Able to troubleshoot, repair, and install controls : coils contactors, relays, brakes etc. • Able to install transformers up to 460 volts. • Able to safely rack in and rack out 460 volt, 4160 volt, and kV breakers. • Able to interpret PID, hydraulic, pneumatic and wiring drawings / diagrams. • Able to wire motors single phase, 3 phase 460 volt and 3 phase 4160 volt as per NEC / OSHA codes and Pratt standard operating procedures. • Able to use and interpret a Megohm meter. • Able to use and interpret a mulitmeter; volts, amps and ohms • Able to troubleshoot and install switches; proximity, speed, limit, pressure etc. • Basic understanding and repair of guiding systems. • Able to run and bend conduit and pull wire. • Able to troubleshoot control valves and transmitters. • General knowledge of electrical and pneumatic systems in mill. • Understanding of pneumatic controls including controllers, actuators, positioners, and valves. • Demonstrate knowledge of where to find equipment I / O for various processes. Education and / or Experience : Post-secondary educational degree (2 to 4 year degree from college, university, technical-school, military, vocational or other advanced educational institution) is required. Essential Job Functions : • Mental Ability - Must be able to read orders & prepare reports legibly and properly. Must be able to communicate orally with all personnel in the plant. Must be able to operate a calculator for basic mathematical computations. Basic typing skills are essential because shift logs, reports, and emails must be composed. • Physical Ability- The Electrical and Instrumentation Technician must be able to work with hand and power tools and requires manual dexterity with both hands. Must be able climb in and out of motorized equipment and be able to operate two foot pedals as well as operate both hands / arms for driving and lift controls. Must have excellent depth perception to maneuver motorized equipment around crowded areas with co-workers nearby. Manual lifting of items is frequent. Must be able to move, position, and climb ladders in a safe manner. • Safety - It is plant policy to work in a safe manner. All Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians must ensure guards are in place, follow plant & safety rules, policies, and procedures. Must secure all open electrical panels and insure that all abandoned wiring is disconnected from all power sources. Must follow the posted PPE requirements for arc-flash protection. PPE must be worn per posted plant regulations when work on energized circuits is required. Eye protection must be worn when cutting, drilling or other machining operations are performed. Hearing protection must be worn at all times. Must follow lockout / tag out procedures and assist with lockout / tag out for maintenance and operations tasks. Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic circuits is necessary to help insure safe lockout / tag outs. Must be able to lift items up to 50 lbs. in a safe manner and determine when help is needed to lift heavier items. Attendance to all Safety Meetings is mandatory. Physical Description : Work can be physically and mentally demanding at times. Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians must be able to physically change valves, transmitters, and small motors as needed. Must be able to observe immediate and overall areas for electrical hazards and take appropriate action. Simple rigging skills are required. Sweeping and mopping MCC and other work areas and emptying garbage cans is required. Cleaning up leaks and spills is required as needed. Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Requirements : • Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (glasses, ear plugs, shoes, gloves, etc…) • Drug testing / Screening, Background Checks, Physical exam, and Reference Checks • Demonstrates a proven record of learning aptitude • Participate in ongoing educational certificate training program provided • Housekeeping, including washing up, sweeping, and shoveling debris. • Working knowledge of equipment design for process troubleshooting. • Perform other tasks as required by Mill Management. Salary Compensation Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians will be Salaried Non-Exempt (qualify for overtime above 40 hrs. / week) Starting Base Salary : $62,500 / yr. (Based on 2080 hrs) There is built-in overtime with the day and (4) four shift rotating schedule Mill Incentive Program : Monthly maximum of of Base Salary (Paid Quarterly) Total Compensation : Ability to earn $95, per year with base salary, overtime, and incentive plan Additional Opportunities for Salary Increases : Skills Enhancement Learning Program : (2) competency levels to increase base salary rate Annual Performance Reviews Benefits Participating Medical / Dental / Vision Plans 401K Plan with Company Match Mill Incentive Program : Earn up to of monthly base pay each month (Paid Quarterly) Child Bearing / Parental Leave 9 Paid Holidays / Paid Vacation Company Provided Uniforms 300 Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement 250 Annual Prescription Safety Glass Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance Program Healthy Lifestyles Program (Earn up to $1200 annually for your HSA) 500 Annual Gym Membership Reimbursement Program Supplemental Life Insurance Plans Supplemental Spouse and Child Life Insurance plans Income Protection Plans Legal and Travel Assistance Plans EAP / Home Auto Insurance Plans Wireless / Auto / Discount Plans
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Wapakoneta, OH typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. With an average wage of $599 per week and a projected job growth of 11% through 2033, Wapakoneta offers a promising environment for aspiring electricians. The local demand for skilled electricians is supported by infrastructure investments and the growing need for sustainable energy solutions, providing a pathway to a stable and potentially lucrative career.
