Maintenance-E&I Technician

Temperpack Nevada Inc; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Temperpack Nevada Inc. seeks a Maintenance E&I Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical instrumentation systems in a manufacturing setting. You will plan downtime with Maintenance Manager and Engineering, and document logs and failures to ensure optimal uptime.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on electrical/instrumentation experience, strong knowledge of electrical codes and PLCs, and familiarity with PLC ladder logic and safety practices such as lock-out/tag-out.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on electrical and instrumentation experience.
• Experience with extrusion/lamination machinery and process equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, PLCs, VFDs, and DCS systems.
• Familiar with PLC ladder logic and editing.
• Proficient with test instruments: multimeters, calibrators, loop testers.
• Ability to work safely with rotating and high-voltage machinery.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical instrumentation systems.
• Plan and schedule equipment downtime with Maintenance Manager and Engineering.
• Document logs and machine failures for traceability.
• Support fast-paced manufacturing with safe, reliable operations.

Skills

Electrical & instrumentation

PLC ladder logic

Lock-out/tag-out safety

Measuring tolerances

Downtime planning

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

HS diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or certification preferred

Tools

Multimeters

Calibrators

Loop testers

Job description

We are seeking a Maintenance E&I Technician who is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical instrumentation systems within our manufacturing environment. This role requires expertise in both electrical and instrumentation work to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of machinery and equipment. The incumbent will be asked to perform routine maintenance on sophisticated equipment. The E&I Technician will work with the Maintenance Manager and Engineering to plan and schedule equipment downtime, along with documenting logs and machine failures. Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience level.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:High-level efficiency of hand tools, power tools, drill presses, grinders, etc.Knowledge of safe working practices with rotating and high voltage machinery.General understanding of OSHA requirements including lock-out/tag-out, confined spaces, SDS, etc.Working knowledge of motor control circuits.Understand local, state, and national electrical codes.Ability to disassemble and assemble gearboxes and pumps.Ability to identify and measure critical tolerances or dimensions.Ability to know when gearboxes and pumps need alignment.Ability to work cohesively with other team members, and to contribute positively to the work environment.Experience:Experience with extrusion or lamination machines or comparable manufacturing processes.Experience with industrial process equipment and instrumentation.Familiar with PLC ladder logic and editing.5+ years on hands-on experience in electrical and instrumentation roles.Strong understanding of electrical codes, PLCs, VFDs, and DCS systems.Competence in the use of test instruments such as multimeters, calibrators, and loop testers.Education and Certifications:Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.HS diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or certification preferred.Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and programming.Familiarity with control systems, field instrumentation, and motor controls.Ability to work in a fast-paced, safety conscious environment.Physical Requirements:Be on your feet for 10-12 hoursAble to lift 40 pounds unassisted.Able to reach, bend, kneel and climb while performing repetitive tasksAbility to work in hot and cold environmentsAble to correctly wear PPE for entire shiftsAble to react and respond quickly to noises, smells, visual hazards, and alerts