Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
About The Position
The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician I is responsible for supporting the installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems that enable safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This position works closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure equipment reliability, process efficiency, food safety compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the facility. The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop technical expertise in industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, PLCs, process controls, and plant automation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- Associate degree in Industrial Controls & Instrumentation, Electrical Construction & Maintenance, or a related technical field.
- Minimum State of Maine Electrical Helper License required.
- Basic knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, process controls, and automation equipment.
- Understanding of workplace safety practices including OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space procedures, and hazard communication requirements.
- Ability to read technical documents, schematics, and electrical drawings.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, participate in on-call rotations, and support production needs as required.
Nice To Haves
- Apprentice Electrician License or Journeyman-in-Training Electrician License preferred.
- Two years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, maintenance, or construction-related electrical environment preferred.
- Familiarity with PLCs, HMI systems, motor controls, sensors, and control devices preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preventive and predictive maintenance activities on electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Support troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of motors, sensors, transmitters, flow meters, level controls, temperature devices, analyzers, and related equipment.
- Perform inspections, testing, and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systems while following established procedures and safety practices.
- Assist with PLCs, HMI interfaces, motor controls, control panel wiring, and automated process control systems.
- Monitor and maintain process control systems to ensure accuracy, reliability, and consistent production performance.
- Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, uptime, and operational efficiency.
- Maintain calibration records, maintenance documentation, schematics, and control system drawings in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, BRCGS, OSHA, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Process Safety Management (PSM), and other applicable safety and quality standards.
- Respond to equipment and system failures to minimize downtime and support 24/7 production operations.
- Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to improve system performance, reliability, and food safety outcomes.
Benefits
- health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
- retirement savings benefits
- leave support including medical, family and bereavement
- vacation and holidays
- company-supported volunteering time
- mental health resources
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
