Electrical/Instrumentation Mechanic up to $44.38/hr

ZipRecruiter; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the paper industry seeks an E/I Mechanic at its Chillicothe Mill. This role involves supporting pulp and paper manufacturing equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and instrumentation maintenance, a technical degree, and the ability to troubleshoot and optimize machinery performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated technician to contribute to a well-respected manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive healthcare benefit package

401K match

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and work in various conditions.
• Two years technical degree or five years industrial work experience required.
• Self-motivated, able to pass hands-on testing.

Responsibilities

• Support pulp and paper manufacturing equipment and ensure operational efficiency.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of I&E related equipment.
• Follow electrical safety policies and apply industry standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Instrument maintenance

Programmable Logic Controllers

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Communication

Technical schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two (2) year technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Allen Bradley software

DCS systems

Networking protocols

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

Pixelle Specialty Solutions is the largest specialty paper company in North America, with fully integrated pulp and paper operations in Chillicothe, Ohio, Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, Stevens Point, Wisconsinand a coating operation in Fremont, Ohio. Supported by an experienced product development team, Pixelle excels in designing customized solutions that help customers bring new products to market. With a long history of leadership in the paper industry, Pixelle delivers the most comprehensive portfolio of specialty papers to help you meet today’s challenging demands.

The Chillicothe Mill is a fully integrated paper operation located in beautiful southern Ohio, a short drive south of the state capital Columbus. Operating three paper machines, this historic mill is a cornerstone of Pixelle’s operations offering excellent opportunity to the right individual to make a difference to the operations and community. Chillicothe Mill employees @900 team members.

Job Description

The E/I Mechanic supports the pulp and paper manufacturing equipment. The position is a key resource to ensuring our manufacturing operations run efficiently. Additionally, the position requires Electrician skills to ensure all electrical and instrumentation work meets State and Federal Code requirements. Working closely with operations, the E/I Mechanic is responsible for all electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic hardware and software aspects of assigned tasks for electrical / control system components including electronic components, VFDs, motors, solenoids, limit switches, PLC I/O modules, sensors, transmitters, etc. The position will also provide planning, procurement, and documentation activities for the enhancement of electrical and instrumentation maintenance within the facility by working as a team with the Supervisors, Planners, and Operations. In addition, the position will share knowledge with other technicians for maintaining and troubleshooting PLCs, instrumentation, and controls. The E/I Mechanic is a vital resource for the manufacturing machinery preventative and predictive maintenance programs. Technicians are required to strictly adhere to all safety and compliance guidelines the company sets forth.

Accountabilities

• Apply all applicable codes, regulations, reliability strategies, corporate and OEM standards to the tasks of Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) jobs;
• Provide maintenance and troubleshooting of I&E related equipment and process problems mill wide, including PLCs, AC&DC drives, analog and digital field instrumentation, and/or DCS equipment;
• Responsibilities may also include installation, start-up, programming, calibrating and tuning of these systems as well as applying the most current technology and practices for predictive, preventive, and correcting maintenance, including root cause analysis and process troubleshooting;
• Follow Site Electrical Safety Policy (NFPA 70E) when performing diagnostics and repairs;
• Use all types of electronic test equipment to troubleshoot electrical problems, including: multimeters, meggers, amp meters, PLC/Drive troubleshooting software, etc.;
• Proactive in reducing production waste and achieve product quality goals through quality maintenance program;
• Contact vendors and manufacturers as needed for support in resolving issues;
• Assist the Reliability group as a maintenance/subject matter expert in the reliability centered maintenance strategies and assist with implementing those strategies;
• Practices good housekeeping and safety measures;
• Help drive Pixelle’s safety culture to a higher level.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Two (2) year technical degree or five (5) years industrial work experience in relevant electrical field; Journeyman status ;
• Ability to successfully pass written, interactive hands-on testing;
• Must be computer literate and possess professional communication skills;
• Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision;
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs., climb ladders and stairs, and stand for continuous periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation;
• Must be able and willing to work any shift, rotating shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays when required;
• Must be able to read electrical and maintenance schematics / blueprints;
• Must be able and willing to work in a high-volume manufacturing plant environment, in greasy, noisy, non-air conditioned areas (hot, humid, wet, dusty);
• Must be able and willing to work safely, including wearing and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Requirements

• Electrical and Instrumentation maintenance experience in a pulp and paper mill;
• Programmable Logic Controller programming, debugging, troubleshooting and maintenance;
• Allen Bradley SLC500, PLC 5, Controllogix, and related RSLogix software experience;
• Familiarity with many aspects of systems integration (including PLC, HMI, instrumentation, networking protocols, communication, power distribution);
• Familiarity with Reliance DC drives, and Allen Bradley Powerflex drives;
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley remote I/O, point I/O, Flex I/O etc.;
• Familiarity with DCS systems; preferably DeltaV, Provox or Foxboro;
• Proficient with computer operating systems, networks and electronic information handling, Microsoft Office.

Additional Information

Competitive healthcare benefit package and 401K match.