Electrical & Instrumentation Technician Nights

'' • Washburn, ME

19h • $28 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician supports safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and calibrating electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems. Working alongside experienced technicians and cross-functional partners, this role supports equipment reliability, automation, food safety, and continuous improvement at a manufacturing facility.

The position assists with preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and system improvements involving industrial electrical equipment, instrumentation, PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, and automated systems. It supports a 24/7 manufacturing environment and may participate in an on-call rotation as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum State of Maine Electrical Helper license required.
• Foundational knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, motors, sensors, transmitters, PLCs, HMIs, and automated equipment.
• Ability to safely perform electrical inspections, testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and preventive maintenance with appropriate supervision.
• Commitment to OSHA requirements, PPE, Lockout/Tagout, GMP, HACCP, BRCGS, and company safety and food-quality standards.
• Basic awareness of Process Safety Management requirements under 29 CFR 1910.119, with ability to complete required PSM and ammonia safety orientation and follow procedures related to confined space, LOTO, hazard communication, alarms, and emergency response.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, teamwork, organization, and documentation skills, with a focus on equipment reliability and minimizing production interruptions.
• Ability to work effectively in a 24/7 food manufacturing environment, including flexible or extended hours, holidays, peak production periods, and an on-call rotation as required.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently bend, reach, and climb stairs; lift, carry, push, or pull approximately 25–55 pounds; perform visual inspections and accurately read gauges; and work around machinery, noise, steam, and varying temperatures while using required PPE.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in industrial controls/instrumentation, electrical construction and maintenance, or a related technical discipline preferred; two years of electrical experience in an industrial or construction environment may be considered equivalent.
• Apprentice or Journeyman-in-Training Electrician license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, inspections, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and repairs on electrical and instrumentation equipment, including motors, sensors, transmitters, flow meters, level controls, temperature devices, analyzers, and related control devices.
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMI interfaces, process control systems, motor controls, and automated equipment to improve system reliability, production throughput, and equipment uptime.
• Assist electricians and senior technicians with control panel wiring, system integration, electrical inspections, control logic modifications, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Respond to equipment and control-system failures, identify root causes, and support corrective actions to reduce unplanned downtime and recurring issues.
• Support plant automation, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives, including identifying opportunities to optimize control performance and replace obsolete or unreliable instrumentation.
• Maintain accurate calibration records, work orders, technical documentation, schematics, control drawings, and verification records in accordance with food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain instrumentation and control devices affecting product quality and food safety within specification and support compliance with GMP, HACCP, BRCGS, and Critical Control Point requirements.
• Follow OSHA requirements, company safety procedures, PPE requirements, Lockout/Tagout procedures, hazard communication requirements, and applicable Process Safety Management requirements, including ammonia safety practices.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to improve process control, equipment reliability, line efficiency, product quality, and system performance.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas, tools, and electrical panels; participate in audits, emergency drills, training, knowledge sharing, and on-call support as required by plant operations.

Benefits

• Health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Retirement savings benefits
• Leave support, including medical, family, and bereavement leave
• Vacation and holidays
• Company-supported volunteering time
• Mental health resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED