Industrial E&I Technician – PLC & Instrumentation

Sun Chemical Corporation; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) + match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sun Chemical Corporation is seeking a skilled Maintenance E/I Technician for our South Carolina manufacturing site. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and installing electrical, control, and instrumentation systems to support continuous production.

Candidates should have a journeyman level electrician background, 5–7 years of experience with 480V power distribution, and strong knowledge of sensors, VFDs, PLCs and CAD drawings. OSHA/NFPA training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required at hiring.
• Journeyman level industrial electrician with 5–7 years in 480V power distribution.
• Experience with 24V–480V industrial systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical/instrumentation systems at the site.
• Follow PPE, Lockout/Tagout and safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot PLC panels, wiring, relays and PLC cards.
• Install and troubleshoot sensors, valves and automation equipment.
• Design basic electrical projects like conduit runs and cable trays.

Skills

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

PLC basics

CAD interpretation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman electrician

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

PLC hardware

CAD drawings

Job description

Sun Chemical Corporation is seeking a skilled Maintenance E/I Technician for our South Carolina manufacturing site. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and installing electrical, control, and instrumentation systems to support continuous production.

Candidates should have a journeyman level electrician background, 5–7 years of experience with 480V power distribution, and strong knowledge of sensors, VFDs, PLCs and CAD drawings. OSHA/NFPA training preferred.