E & I Technician-5

Austin Powder; Diamond (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder is seeking an E&I Technician to support electrical and instrumentation systems within the Ohio plant. The role collaborates with operations, engineering, maintenance, and safety teams and reports to the E&I Maintenance Supervisor in McArthur, Ohio.

Responsibilities include installing and repairing electrical equipment, diagnosing faults, performing preventative maintenance on motors and MCCs, and calibrating instrumentation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience as an I&E technician, controls technician, automation technician, or similar role.
• Experience with industrial PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Proficiency with multimeters and diagnostic tools.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols preferred.
• Experience with robotics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and systems up to 480V.
• Diagnose electrical faults using multimeters, ohm meters, and other diagnostic tools.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on motors, drives, and MCCs.
• Troubleshoot and repair VFDs and motor control circuits.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation.
• Perform loop checks, instrument calibrations, and verification of control system functionality.

Skills

Electrical & instrumentation

PLC

VFDs

Diagnostics tools

Education

3–5 years experience in I&E/controls

Tools

CMMS

Multimeters

Job description

Join the Family - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family.

Job Summary

The E&I Technician works closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, safety, and operations. The position reports directly to the E&I Maintenance Supervisor located in McArthur, Ohio.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and systems up to 480V.
• Diagnose electrical faults using multimeters, ohm meters, and other diagnostic tools.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on motors, drives, and MCCs.
• Troubleshoot and repair VFDs and motor control circuits.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation.
• Perform loop checks, instrument calibrations, and verification of control system functionality.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an I&E technician, controls technician, automation technician, or similar role.
• Experience working with industrial PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Proficiency with multimeters and diagnostic tools.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols preferred.
• Experience with robotics preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Electrical and instrumentation systems troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, loop drawings, technical manuals, and ladder logic.
• Ability to assemble, troubleshoot, and repair complex automated machines.
• Familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, sensors, transmitters, and control loops.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills, including electromechanical assemblies.

Work Environment

This position requires no travel. Time will be spent in all areas of the plant, both indoors and outdoors, in all-weather elements.

Austin Powder

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affi­

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.