On-Site Electrical & Instrument Mechanic – Towanda

The Dupont Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont is seeking an Electrical & Instrument Mechanic for our Towanda, PA site on a full-time basis. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing electrical equipment, PLCs, instrumentation, and control systems in a high‑voltage environment up to 480V.

You will perform planned maintenance, calibrations, and root-cause analysis while following NFPA 70E safety rules. Shifts are 12 hours, with a rotating day/night schedule and standard base pay plus incentives.

Qualifications

• Must have five years in Electrical and Instrumentation or a 2-year technical degree with related experience.
• Willing to wear PPE including protective footwear and safety glasses.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair process control loops, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Maintain and service PLCs, and electrical equipment for reliability.
• Calibrate instruments and perform planned preventive maintenance.
• Redline drawings and update engineering documents as needed.
• Provide basic automation support and coordinate with outside resources.
• Participate in on-call duties and adhere to NFPA 70E safety rules.

Skills

Electrical

Instrumentation

Diagnostics

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree / apprentice

Tools

PLC & instrumentation

Pneumatic & hydraulic

SCADA

SAP

Job description

DuPont is seeking an Electrical & Instrument Mechanic for our Towanda, PA site on a full-time basis. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing electrical equipment, PLCs, instrumentation, and control systems in a high‑voltage environment up to 480V.

You will perform planned maintenance, calibrations, and root-cause analysis while following NFPA 70E safety rules. Shifts are 12 hours, with a rotating day/night schedule and standard base pay plus incentives.