I&E Technician

Huhtamaki; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki is seeking an experienced electrical/instrumentation technician for our Hammond, IN facility. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing instrumentation, PLCs, and electrical systems to keep plant operations running smoothly.

The candidate will install and program PLC systems, calibrate instrumentation with HART devices, and read electrical schematics. Duties include planning maintenance, coordinating labor, and supporting control systems across the site.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electrical/Instrumentation or related field preferred; or 10+ years of hands-on experience in instrumentation, electrical, and electronic systems in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation, PLC, and electrical systems to support reliable plant operations.
• Install, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems including I/O, power supplies, field devices, VFDs and motion control devices.
• Calibrate instrumentation using a HART device where applicable.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, interconnection diagrams, blueprints, and pneumatic system drawings.
• Plan instrumentation maintenance activities, including labor coordination and material requirements.
• Implement and support electrical, electronic, and pneumatic control systems throughout the facility.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Instrumentation

PLC programming

Rockwell ControlLogix

Education

Associate’s degree in Electrical/Instrumentation

Tools

Rockwell Software

HART instrumentation

Job description

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planetWe are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.Essential FunctionsMaintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation, PLC, and electrical systems to support reliable plant operations.Install, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems including I/O, power supplies, field devices, VFDs and motion control devices.Calibrate instrumentation using a HART device is preferred.Maintain and troubleshoot Rockwell ControlLogix systems.Perform preventive maintenance and independently diagnose complex instrumentation, PLC, and electrical issues.Troubleshoot and repair plant electrical equipment.Read and interpret electrical schematics, interconnection diagrams, blueprints, and pneumatic system drawings.Calculate electrical loads, size conductors and circuit protection, and design or modify electrical circuits as needed.Plan instrumentation maintenance activities, including labor coordination and material requirements.Implement and support electrical, electronic, and pneumatic control systems throughout the facility.Follow all safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout, arc flash protocols, hazard identification, and required PPE use.Communicate effectively with team members, exercise sound judgment, and support continuous improvement efforts.Perform other related duties as assigned.Job QualificationsAssociate’s degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience preferred; or10+ years of hands-on experience in instrumentation, electrical, and electronic systems in a manufacturing environment.Availability to work weekends, overtime, holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation.EnvironmentRequires sustained mental focus and attention to detail while performing a wide range of maintenance activities. Work involves extensive standing and walking, often in high-noise environments and conditions that may include extreme heat, cold, dampness, vibration and heights. Frequent physical activity includes climbing, bending, crouching, lifting, pushing/pulling, and reaching, with the ability to lift up to 50+ pounds.Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet .