E & I Technician (Multi Skilled)

Sun Chemical Corporation; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) + match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sun Chemical Corporation is seeking a skilled Maintenance E/I Technician for our South Carolina manufacturing site. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and installing electrical, control, and instrumentation systems to support continuous production.

Candidates should have a journeyman level electrician background, 5–7 years of experience with 480V power distribution, and strong knowledge of sensors, VFDs, PLCs and CAD drawings. OSHA/NFPA training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required at hiring.
• Journeyman level industrial electrician with 5–7 years in 480V power distribution.
• Experience with 24V–480V industrial systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical/instrumentation systems at the site.
• Follow PPE, Lockout/Tagout and safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot PLC panels, wiring, relays and PLC cards.
• Install and troubleshoot sensors, valves and automation equipment.
• Design basic electrical projects like conduit runs and cable trays.

Skills

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

PLC basics

CAD interpretation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman electrician

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

PLC hardware

CAD drawings

Job description

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Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The Maintenance E/I Technician will troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and install the electrical, control, and instrumentation systems of the manufacturing site. This position requires the ability to work occasional overtime and participate in the call-out rotation as needed to maintain the site’s production capability.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and install the electrical, control and instrumentation systems of the manufacturing site. Equipment is 24v - 480v. Examples are motor control center buckets, local disconnects, power distribution panels, 3 phase motors, VFDs, instruments, relays, automatic valves, and PLCs.
• Strictly adhere to electrical and arcflash PPE and safety requirements as well as Lock, Tag, Try and other basic safety programs
• Troubleshoot control and PLC panels [components, wiring, relays, PLC card replacement]
• Install, program and troubleshoot flow, pressure, level, position sensors etc. as well as control valves and other automation related equipment
• Design and implement basic electrical projects like running conduit or cable tray and wire to install motors, automatic valves, instruments etc.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required at the time of hiring.
• Journeyman level industrial electrician with 5-7 years’ minimum experience with 480v industrial power distribution systems and components (Motor Control Center buckets, Power distribution panels, Motors, VFDs)

REQUIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Extensive experience working with and troubleshooting 24v to 480v systems in industrial manufacturing
• Experience installing, programming and troubleshooting field instrumentation like pressure, flow, level, and position sensors, VFDs, control valves and other automation equipment.
• Familiarity with PLC hardware, wiring and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to read/interpret CAD based drawings for repair/installation of electrical/piping equipment.
• Be able to lift up to sixty (60) pounds, walk, sit, squat, bend, push/pull with arms/leg, reach overhead and stoop.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to balance responsibilities for given priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and provide timely and effective solutions.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Forklift / Skid-Steer/ Man lift/ Crane operation.
• OSHA 30 Training, NFPA 70E Training
• Associate degree in Industrial Systems Technology or equivalent field.
• Mechanical maintenance experience

BENEFITS

• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun's policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.