Electrical Technician

Sofidel•Duncan, SC

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Sofidel America is seeking a skilled Electronic and Instrumentation Technician for a long-term position in a stable and supportive environment. The role involves providing expertise to improve operational systems, product quality, and cost-effectiveness. The technician will perform electrical and instrumentation maintenance, repair components, program monitoring systems, and troubleshoot errors to ensure the plant operates safely and efficiently.

Requirements

Must possess strong analytical and technical skills.
Excellent communication, documentation, and computer skills required.
Solid mechanical aptitude preferred.
Must have the ability/desire to work in a team environment.
Must possess a high level of integrity, inspiring trust.
Must demonstrate the ability to promote a safe working environment.
Must show a drive for results and a desire to continually improve.
Experience in an industrial environment.

Nice To Haves

The ability to communicate vision and purpose and the ability to motivate others is a plus.
Industrial manufacturing internship and/or co-op experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform or assist with operations to maintain workflow, meet schedules, and ensure quality requirements.
Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional materials.
Maintain a safe work area, comply with safety procedures, and keep the work area clean and orderly.
Participate in meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain knowledge of new developments.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Support Sofidel America’s Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP.
Work from verbal and written instructions, as well as work orders, and communicate openly between shifts.
Use designated computer systems to input work orders, track required work, and track parts in inventory.
Provide preventative electrical maintenance on electrical equipment and instrument systems.
Troubleshoot and diagnose problems related to instrumentation and electrical failure, report conditions, and recommend steps to be taken.
Monitor instruments to determine if they are within range.
Perform preventative maintenance such as changing contacts, checking motors, and operating robotic systems.
Maintain robotic systems, including all mechanical, electrical, and electronic components, to ensure proper operation.
Perform PLC/DCS programming, troubleshooting, and repair.
Repair electrical and electronic systems, including any electromechanical production equipment.
Collect PLC input and output data to monitor equipment efficiency for planning future conversion operations.
Program computerized monitoring systems and monitor output to determine if settings are correct.
Install cables, conduit, and instrumentation for new equipment or instruments.
Examine equipment to identify potential problems.
Participate in process improvement efforts, identify inefficiencies and design flaws.
Collaborate with team members to resolve problems and determine root causes.
Recommend improvements and make adjustments.
Manage and work with contractors and vendors to monitor and improve efficiency and output, enhance technology, and ensure plant safety.
Read and use all types of electrical schematic wiring diagrams.
Keep abreast of new innovations and techniques in the specialized field.
Assist in the on-the-job training of others.