Electrical & Instrument (E&I) Technician

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is seeking an E&I Technician to support operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and production equipment in a copper foil manufacturing facility. This role ensures plant equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently by performing hands-on electrical and controls work across manufacturing and utility systems.

The Electrical Technician will work with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, EHS, and Quality teams to minimize

Qualifications

• Industrial electrical maintenance experience in manufacturing or process ops.
• Ability to read electrical prints and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout and safety standards.
• Experience with motors, drives, sensors and instrumentation.
• Proficient with maintenance systems and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain rectifier and electrical systems in copper production lines.
• Troubleshoot motor controls, windings, and automation equipment.
• Support PLC, HMI, VFD, and control system operation.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Read schematics, diagnose faults, and document repairs in CMMS.

Skills

Motor controls

VFDs

PLC troubleshooting

Sensors & instrumentation

Electrical prints & schematics

Lockout/tagout procedures

Electrical testing tools

CMMS/documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or cert (preferred)

Tools

Multimeters

Meggers

Clamp meters

Job description

Position Summary

The E&I Technician position will support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and production equipment in a copper foil manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring plant equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently by performing hands-on electrical and controls work across manufacturing and utility systems.

The Electrical Technician will work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, EHS, and Quality teams to minimize downtime, complete preventive maintenance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position diagnoses equipment issues, accustomed to working in an industrial environment, and supporting complex automated systems.

Plant Specific Responsibilities

• Maintain rectifier systems used in copper electrodeposition processes.
• Troubleshoot winding systems, web handling controls, tension systems, and foil thickness monitoring equipment.
• Support instrumentation for plating bath controls including flow, level, temperature, conductivity, and dosing systems.
• Help maintain clean manufacturing conditions where contamination control is critical.
• Assist in reducing downtime on continuous production lines.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant electrical systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose electrical failures involving motors, drives, sensors, relays, starters, breakers, and control panels.
• Replace defective components including motors, contactors, fuses, sensors, switches, and wiring.
• Support operation and maintenance of PLC, HMI, VFD, and automated control systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Inspect equipment and identify potential failures before breakdown occurs.
• Support production equipment such as electroplating lines, slitters, dryers, pumps, rectifiers, chillers, compressors, and conveyors.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, and downtime events in CMMS or maintenance systems.
• Support startup, shutdown, and commissioning of new or modified equipment.
• Coordinate with operators and engineers to resolve recurring equipment issues.
• Participate in emergency repairs and off-shift callouts as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or industrial electrical certification preferred.
• 3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance or technician experience in manufacturing, metals, chemical, or process operations.
• Working knowledge of motors, motor controls, VFDs, PLC troubleshooting, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Ability to read electrical prints and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout and industrial safety procedures.
• Ability to use electrical testing equipment such as multimeters, meggers, and clamp meters.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance systems and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent industrial certification.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, ABB, or Schneider controls.
• Experience in metals processing, copper manufacturing, battery materials, or continuous web manufacturing.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems.
• Mechanical maintenance experience a plus.
• Experience working in a 24/7 production environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, humidity, vibration, chemicals, and moving mechanical equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during shifts.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb stairs, ladders, or platforms.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly and more with assistance when required.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE including safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, hearing protection, steel-toe boots, arc-flash gear, respirators, or chemical protective equipment as required.
• Ability to distinguish colors for wiring identification, indicators, and safety markings where applicable.
• Ability to work in confined spaces or elevated areas as required and permitted.
• Ability to respond quickly to equipment issues or emergency breakdowns.

Key Competencies

• Safety-first mindset
• Strong troubleshooting ability
• Reliability and accountability
• Mechanical aptitude
• Team collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Sense of urgency in production support
• Commitment to continuous improvement

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing plant environment.
• Exposure to heat, noise, rotating equipment, chemicals, and energized systems.
• Overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call support.
• PPE required in designated areas.

Success Measures

• Reduced equipment downtime
• Fast and effective repairs
• Completion of preventive maintenance tasks
• Improved equipment reliability
• Safe work performance
• Accurate documentation
• Support of production uptime and quality targets