Electrical/Instrumentation Mechanic up to $44.38/hr

Pixelle Specialty Solutions® LLC; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty paper company in Chillicothe, Ohio, is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Mechanic to support its pulp and paper manufacturing equipment. This vital role requires expertise in electrical systems, compliance with safety regulations, and a strong commitment to maintaining equipment efficiency. If you have a technical degree or significant experience and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, join our team and help us achieve production excellence.

Benefits

Competitive healthcare benefits package

401K match

Qualifications

• Preferred Journeyman status.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various environments.
• Willingness to work shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot I&E equipment, including PLCs and drives.
• Plan, procure, and document electrical maintenance tasks.
• Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines during repairs.

Skills

Electrical skills

Instrumentation maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree or five years of industrial electrical experience

Tools

PLC programming

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical/Instrumentation Mechanic up to $44.38/hr

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, Wisconsin, and 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 Columbus. Operating three paper machines, this historic mill is a cornerstone of Pixelle’s operations, offering excellent opportunities for the right individual to make a difference to the operations and community. Chillicothe Mill employs approximately 900 team members.

The E/I Mechanic supports the pulp and paper manufacturing equipment. The position is a key resource to ensuring our manufacturing operations run efficiently. It requires electrician skills to ensure all electrical and instrumentation work complies with 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, including electronic components, VFDs, motors, solenoids, limit switches, PLC I/O modules, sensors, transmitters, etc. The role also involves planning, procurement, and documentation activities to enhance electrical and instrumentation maintenance by collaborating with supervisors, planners, and operations. Additionally, the technician will share knowledge on maintaining and troubleshooting PLCs, instrumentation, and controls. Adherence to all safety and compliance guidelines is mandatory.

Accountabilities

• Apply all applicable codes, regulations, reliability strategies, corporate and OEM standards to E&I jobs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot I&E equipment and process problems across the mill, including PLCs, AC/DC drives, analog and digital instrumentation, and DCS equipment.
• Install, start-up, program, calibrate, and tune systems; apply current technology for predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance, including root cause analysis and process troubleshooting.
• Follow Site Electrical Safety Policy (NFPA 70E) during diagnostics and repairs.
• Use electronic test equipment such as multimeters, meggers, amp meters, and PLC/Drive troubleshooting software.
• Contribute to reducing waste and achieving product quality goals through maintenance programs.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers for support.
• Assist the Reliability team with maintenance strategies and their implementation.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Promote Pixelle’s safety culture.

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two-year technical degree or five years of industrial electrical experience; Journeyman status preferred.
• Ability to pass written and hands-on tests.
• Proficient in computer use and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders/stairs, and stand for long periods, with or without accommodations.
• Willing to work any shift, including rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read electrical and maintenance schematics/blueprints.
• Willing to work in a high-volume, noisy, hot, humid, and dusty environment.
• Commitment to safety and proper PPE use.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in pulp and paper mill electrical and instrumentation maintenance.
• PLC programming, debugging, troubleshooting, and maintenance skills.
• Experience with Allen Bradley SLC500, PLC 5, Controllogix, and RSLogix software.
• Knowledge of systems integration, including PLC, HMI, instrumentation, networking protocols, and power distribution.
• Familiarity with Reliance DC drives, Powerflex drives, and Allen Bradley remote I/O.
• Experience with DCS systems like DeltaV, Provox, or Foxboro.
• Proficiency with computer systems, networks, and Microsoft Office.

We offer a competitive healthcare benefits package and 401K match.