Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Orion Talent; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, STD/LTD, and 1

Job summary

Orion Talent is assisting a Central Ohio manufacturer in hiring an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician. The role focuses on electrical schematics, PLCs from Siemens and Allen-Bradley, and motion control, with strong emphasis on safety and preventative maintenance.

You will install and commission new control systems, troubleshoot HMIs and vision equipment, and support multi-discipline manufacturing processes across packaging and production lines.

Qualifications

• Reading and updating electrical schematics for buildings and machines.
• Bend and install conduit up to 3/4 inch.
• Background in plant electrical and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot PLCs (Siemens/Allen-Bradley) and motion control.
• Experience with HMIs, vision systems, and device networks.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures including LOTO and arc flash.
• Maintain accuracy of electrical schematics.
• Design, install and implement new control systems.
• Troubleshoot machine equipment, including packaging lines.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and motion control programs.
• Support maintenance across multi-discipline manufacturing processes.
• Perform repairs, calibration, and preventative maintenance.
• Conduct daily electrical audits.
• Represent the E&I team in safety meetings.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

Conduit installation

Plant electrical & mechanical systems

Electro-mechanical troubleshooting

Oscilloscopes & thermal imaging

PLC troubleshooting (Siemens)

PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley)

Motion control

HMI/vision equipment

Industrial networks (DeviceNet/Control

Profibus/Ethernet/DH+/ASI

Education

Associate degree or higher / Military training

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Oscilloscopes

Thermal imaging cameras

Job description

A well-established manufacturer in Central Ohio is hiring an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for their production facility. This is a great fit for anyone with a strong background in industrial electrical systems, PLCs, and machine controls who wants to work for a company that takes care of its people.

What You'll Do

• Adhere to all safety procedures including LOTO and arc flash
• Maintain accuracy of electrical schematics
• Design, install, and implement new control systems, and redesign equipment to eliminate recurring issues
• Troubleshoot web guiding, dust collection, metal detection, elastic unwind, ultrasonic bonding, CIJ printing, machine communication networks, stretch wrapping, spooling/despooling, hotmelt adhesive, packaging equipment, and AC/DC motor systems
• Troubleshoot and modify Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC programs
• Troubleshoot and modify motion control programs
• Troubleshoot HMIs, marquees, and vision inspection equipment hardware
• Support multi-discipline manufacturing processes with machinery and equipment maintenance
• Perform repairs, calibration, and preventative maintenance on electro-mechanical equipment
• Perform daily electrical audits
• Represent the E&I team in Safety Meetings as needed

What You Bring

• Associate degree or higher, or Military Training plus manufacturing experience,
• Ability to read and update building and machine control electrical schematics
• Experience bending and installing conduit up to 3/4"
• Background in plant electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience with electro-mechanical equipment and analytical troubleshooting
• Experience using oscilloscopes, chart recorders, and thermal imaging cameras
• Experience with material web guides
• Experience with CIJ printing systems
• Experience with ultrasonic bonding technologies
• Experience troubleshooting machine communication networks including DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus, Ethernet, DH+, and ASI
• Experience using PLC systems and software for troubleshooting, including Siemens and Allen Bradley platforms

Nice to Have

• AC and DC motor systems
• Motion control technology
• HMI and marquee operator interface systems
• Vision system technology, including camera-based inspection and programming software

Schedule

• Night shift (first 90 days on day shift for training)
• Health, dental, vision, STD/LTD, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 12 paid holidays and paid vacation
• Employee Assistance Program and Travel Assistance Program
• Clothing and safety equipment allowances
• Quarterly manufacturing bonus
• Extensive training and pay progression program

Veterans with electrical or E&I backgrounds from the military are strongly encouraged to apply, your technical training translates directly.