Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

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

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

#119-24866

Job Description

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician: Master the Systems that Power Our Mill!

Are you an experienced and skilled E&I Technician looking for a challenging role with excellent benefits and career growth? We’re seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team, where you’ll be responsible for installing, servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining the cutting-edge equipment that keeps our paper mill running at peak performance.

This is a hands-on position that will test your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities. You’ll work with everything from PLC's and distributed control systems to motors, transmitters, and advanced pneumatic controls. If you are dedicated, safety-focused, and ready to contribute to a high-performing team, this is an outstanding opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do and How You’ll Succeed

As an E&I Technician, you'll be the expert responsible for the mill's electrical and instrumentation systems. Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• System Diagnostics: Troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems on a wide range of process equipment.
• Electrical Expertise: Repairing and wiring 120V, 460V AC, and 24V DC circuits. Installing and maintaining distribution systems, transformers, and electrical controls like coils, contactors, and relays.
• Advanced Equipment: Servicing and maintaining a variety of critical equipment, including PLCs, distributed control systems, overhead cranes, motors, motor control centers, and guide systems.
• Reading and Interpretation: Skillfully interpreting P&ID, hydraulic, pneumatic, and wiring diagrams to ensure accurate installations and repairs.
• Precision Work: Using a multimeter and Megohm meter to diagnose issues, running and bending conduit, and wiring motors according to applicable codes.
• Safe Operations: Safely racking in and out high-voltage breakers (460V, 4160V, and 12.47kV).
• Mobile Equipment: Operating motorized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, hoists, and cranes to support maintenance tasks.
• Continuous Learning: Demonstrating a strong learning aptitude by participating in ongoing educational and certificate training programs.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced technician with a strong commitment to safety and excellence.

• Education and Experience: A 2- to 4-year degree from a college, university, technical school, military, vocational, or other advanced educational institution is preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Mental & Physical Abilities: You must have the ability to read and understand technical manuals, perform basic to intermediate math, and communicate clearly. The role is physically demanding, requiring manual dexterity, lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, and the ability to operate motorized equipment safely.
• Safety First: A meticulous approach to safety is mandatory. This includes following lockout/tag out procedures, wearing all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), and adhering to strict plant safety policies for energized circuits and other hazards.
• Team Player: You'll be expected to communicate effectively with all personnel, assist with maintenance and operational tasks, and maintain a clean and safe work area.

Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that recognizes your skills and dedication.

• Competitive Pay: This is a Salaried Non-Exempt position, which means you qualify for overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 per week.
• Lucrative Incentive Plan:Earn up to100% of one month's base salary every quarter through our mill incentive program!
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Company Provided Uniforms
• Annual Safety Allowances for Boots ($300) & Glasses ($250)
• Medical (HSA Plan), Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement to fuel your continued education
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Earn up to $1200 for you HSA annually
• Reimbursement of $500 per year towards gym memberships or other qualifying expenses
• Child Bearing/Parental Leave
• Supplemental Life, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance plans
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Plans
• Legal and Travel Assistance Plans
• EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans
• Wireless/Auto/Discount Plans
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development with practical application training that may include travel to other Pratt Paper Mills and ongoing educational certificate programs.

Additional Information

We innovate to create packaging solutions that protect and deliver the products people need.

It’s what we do.Doing it in a sustainable, responsible way.

That’s who we are.Our entrepreneurial spirit and focus on doing the right thing has always guided us, and we’re seeking visionaries and innovators to design, manufacture, sell, and transport our packaging at Pratt Industries.

Sustainable careers start hereFeel what it’s like to make a lasting contribution to the environment, and build a future with the Pratt team.

Pratt Industries is America’s 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 9000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries was founded in the USA more than 30 years ago and, since then, has shown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 27 states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.

EEOC Statement

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