E&I Mechanic

Colonial Group; Jackson (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Jackson, AL is seeking an experienced E&I Mechanic to maintain electrical and instrumentation systems at our mill. You will troubleshoot PLCs, sensors, motors, and control circuits; perform preventative maintenance; mentor others; and work shift/weekends as needed.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED and 2 years of E&I experience in heavy industry, with safety as a top priority. This position supports reliability improvements in collaboration with maintenance and operations

Qualifications

• 2 years electrical and instrument experience in heavy industrial industry, construction or military.
• Currently working as E&I mechanic/technician.
• Strong commitment to safety required.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring proper operation of electrical/control system components including PLC I/O modules and sensors.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues at machine centers and throughout the production facility.
• Performing high level electrical audits and adjustments per OEM specifications.
• Working with maintenance and operations to plan, procure and document activities.
• Mentoring and sharing knowledge with other technicians on maintenance and troubleshooting of PLCs.
• Performing preventative and predictive maintenance to ensure quality and production goals.
• Applying all applicable codes, regulations, reliability strategies, OEM standards.
• Backfilling shift work and weekends as needed.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PLC I/O modules

Photo-eye sensors

Electrical testing tools

Job description

We are looking for applicants for E&I Mechanic in our Jackson, AL Mill.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring proper operation of all electrical/control system components including electronic components, motors, solenoids, limit switches, programmable logic control (PLC) I/O modules and photo-eye sensors
• Troubleshooting, problem solving and resolving issues at machine centers and throughout the production facility
• Performing high level electrical audits and adjustments per original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications
• Working as a team with Supervisors, Maintenance team members, and Operations to plan, procure and document activities for the enhancement of electrical and instrumentation maintenance within the facility
• Mentoring and sharing knowledge with other technicians on maintenance and troubleshooting of PLCs, instrumentation, and controls
• Performing preventative and predictive maintenance to ensure quality and production goals are met
• Applying all applicable codes, regulations, reliability strategies, corporate and OEM standards
• Working with the Maintenance team to improve operations productivity and quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning, and coordination of labor, parts, material, tools and equipment access
• Reviewing, developing and/or modifying work orders for all plant equipment
• Contacting vendors and manufacturers as needed for support in resolving issues
• Assisting in the development and implementation of reliability centered maintenance strategies
• Ability and willingness to work shift work and weekends

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2 years electrical and instrument experience in heavy industrial industry, construction or military. Currently working as E&I mechanic/technician. (A two year degree in Industrial Electricity & Instrumentation can be used to meet part of the experience requirements.)
• Strong commitment to safety required.

Tests and Board Interview:

Those selected to go through the PCA hiring process will be asked to take a series of five written tests and take part in a structured board interview.

The five written tests are all timed and involve:

Basic mechanical principles

Basic arithmetic skills

The ability to visualize three-dimensional figures

The ability to compare numbers or patterns quickly and accurately

Basic verbal ability

The interview will be conducted by a four-person board and involves a review of each candidate’s:

Work history

Achievements and accomplishments

Knowledge and skill acquisition

Interpersonal skills and helpfulness

Task related likes and dislikes

Physical demands experienced on previous jobs