FL - E&I Technicians

Hiring! We are currently looking for an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician in Haines City, FL.

• $27 - $30 hourly
• Company Paid Medical Benefits
• PTO & Vacation
• 401K
• Career Advancement
• 2 - 2 - 3 rotating shifts

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The E&I Technician maintains electrical and instrumentation systems for production and process equipment within the Sofidel America Haines City Facility. The E & I Technician will support the manufacturing team by providing quality maintenance duties to maximize mill equipment reliability and availability. These duties include but are not restricted to, electrical circuit troubleshooting and repair, drive troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation and control valve calibration, troubleshooting and repair.

The E&I technician will utilize both electrical / electronic skills and knowledge (PLCs, A/C, D/C motors and drives, schematics) and Instrumentation skills and knowledge (pneumatics, hydraulics, actuators, etc.) in our continuous tissue process manufacturing environment to achieve equipment uptime metrics.

How you will impact Sofidel:

• Support continuous improvement of preventive maintenance
• Engage in preventive and predictive maintenance activities throughout the facility.
• Participate in trouble-shooting efforts to respond to equipment failures and/or process deficiencies
• Participate in root cause analysis and execution of corrective actions to minimize recurrence of unplanned shutdowns
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains Distributive Control System (DCS) and Programmed Logic Control (PLC) systems, which includes higher levels of automation, improved methods of control, and improved information gathering and reporting
• Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to troubleshoot and maintain process control systems
• Completes necessary documentation to ensure control documentation is current, follows all necessary change control procedures, and updates (marks up) drawings to reflect process improvements and field changes
• Initiates and completes work-orders and requisitions, and documents all critical and or pertinent information on a routine basis
• Responsible for vendor contact as requested

What you need to succeed:

• High School Diploma / GED is required
• 5+ years of Instrumentation and Electrical experience in a production maintenance environment as an I&E Technician is required
• Journeyman or proof of completion of college or apprenticeship
• Must be willing to work on a rotating shift
• Computer skills including MS Office and ability to quickly learn new software used in the department
• Strong electronics background preferred with experience also in 480 volt, 2300 volt, 35k volts, 3-Phase Controls; AB/Rockwell DC Drive; AB/Rockwell PLCs, Control Logic; Reading Electrical Drawings and Ladder Logic
• Able to work a rotating shift schedule, including weekends and overtime as needed
• Experience with variable frequency drives and smart field instruments (i.e. pressure, flow, temperature, level and analytical transmitters, valve positioners, valve actuators and PID controllers) is necessary.
• Understanding of the working components of PLC/DCS systems

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Sofidel is an equal opportunity employer.

Sofidel is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, employment decisions at the company will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. The company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected status. This policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Sofidel facilities.