E & I Technician

Automation Personnel Services; Tennessee; On-site; USD 108,886,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services in Rossville, TN seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to install, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot industrial equipment and advanced automation systems.

Requires a Licensed Journeyman Electrician with 2+ years in industrial controls; valid Class D license; strong wiring, instrumentation, and safety knowledge. Position is full-time with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed Journeyman Electrician required and valid license.
• 2+ years as an E&I Technician working on Industrial Control Systems.
• Knowledge of safety circuits and NEC codes preferred.
• Must possess a valid Class D driver's license and access to reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical equipment and automation components (PLC, HMIs, VDFs, servo systems, robotics).
• Collaborate with Engineering, Controls, and Robotics teams to commission and startup new installations.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals to ensure accurate execution.
• Install wiring, switch boxes, conduits, and feeders; ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Control wiring

PLC basics

Blueprint reading

Education

Journeyman Electrician license

Tools

PLC systems

HMI

VFDs

MCC wiring

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN

Automation Personnel Services is looking for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for a company based in Rossville, TN. This Electrical & Instrumentation Technicianwill be responsible for the electrical installation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of industrial manufacturing equipment and advanced automation systems. Working closely with our Engineering, Controls, and Robotics teams, you will ensure all projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all relevant electrical codes and standards.

Pay Rate

$38.00 - $45.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Schedule and Hours

Monday through Friday, 8 00 am to 5 00 pm.

Electrical & Instrumentation Duties and Responsibilities

• Equipment Setup: Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical and electric equipment, including PLC’s, HMIs, VDFs, Servo systems, and Robotics.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with the Engineering, Controls, and Robotics teams to facilitate the seamless commissioning and startup of new installations.
• Cabinet & Structure Building: Assist in the design, component procurement, building and commissioning of automation
• Infrastructure Wiring: Install and repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting, fixtures, and other essential electrical components.
• Instrumentation Management: Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation devices, including flow meters, level sensors, load cells, pressure transmitters (PTs), RTDs, and analytical instrumentation.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Perform advanced diagnostics on automation equipment, motors, and VDFs. Test electrical/electronic equipment and parts for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
• Power Distribution: Install, repair, and test switchgear, transformers, load reactors, industrial batteries, and hydraulic/pneumatic control systems.
• Blueprint Reading: Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals to ensure execution matches design specifications.
• Safety & Code Enforcement: Inspect electrical systems to identify hazards or defects. Follow and enforce WorkSafe regulations, company-mandated health and safety standards, city/provincial bylaws, and the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Project Communication: Maintain clear, professional, and direct communication with internal employees, supervisors, and external contractors too ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Electrical & Instrumentation Qualifications and Requirements

• Licensure: Must be a Licensed Journeyman Electrician.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as an E&I Technician working directly on Industrial Control Systems.
• Specialized Experience: Proven experience designing, installing, and troubleshooting safety circuits.
• Transit: Must possess a valid Class D Drivers License and a reliable personal vehicle.
• Working knowledge of PLC control systems with basics PLC programming skills.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and a deep understanding of MCC and control wiring (VDFs, Servos, Contactors)
• Practical experience working with Industrial Control Panels.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Electrical standards and code requirements.
• Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft office.
• Drive: Self-motivated to solve complex problems, understand how things work, and actively expand your career in industrial automation.

Job Type

Full-time, temporary

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service an