E&I Technician: PLCs, Controls & Mill Maintenance

Pratt Industries; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Uniforms Provided

Annual Safety Allowances (Boots & Eye)

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for our paper mill in Indiana. The role involves installing, servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining PLCs, distributed control systems, motors, and related equipment to keep the mill running at peak performance.

This hands-on position emphasizes safety, problem solving, and continuous learning, with opportunities for career growth and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safety and excellence.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and diagrams.
• Manual dexterity and ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and operate motorized equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems on process equipment.
• Repair and wire electrical circuits (120V, 460V AC, 24V DC) and maintain distribution systems.
• Service and maintain PLCs, distributed control systems, motors, and electrical controls.
• Interpret P&ID, hydraulic, pneumatic, and wiring diagrams for installation and repair.
• Safely operate high-voltage gear and mobile equipment to support maintenance tasks.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Manual dexterity

Reading diagrams

Education

2- to 4-year degree

Tools

PLCs

DC systems

Electrical controls

Job description

Pratt Industries is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for our paper mill in Indiana. The role involves installing, servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining PLCs, distributed control systems, motors, and related equipment to keep the mill running at peak performance.

This hands-on position emphasizes safety, problem solving, and continuous learning, with opportunities for career growth and extensive benefits.