Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Ready to grow with a four-time US Best Managed Company Award-Winner? Grain Processing Corporation, a member of the Kent Corporation family of companies, has an exceptional opportunity to join our team as an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician!

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and repair process control instrumentation, electrical equipment, programmable logic controllers, distributed control systems, and power distribution equipment.
• Analyze circuits, wiring diagrams, specifications and instructions covering emergency and scheduled repairs, installation and electrical inspection work to be performed.
• Program, configure, modify, and correctly save changes associated with DCS, PLC’s, and other proprietary controls.
• Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of material and principles of operation of electrical equipment.
• Energize and de-energize electrical distribution systems including but not limited to 120V single phase, 480V 3 phase, 4160V 3 phase, and 13.8kV 3 phase.
• Service electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuits, printed circuit boards, and similar electronic devices.
• Install, repair, and maintain communication cables, power distribution equipment, MCC rooms, and related branch circuits.
• Size, lay out, install, and repair threaded conduit and wiring systems.
• Perform work in accordance with all safety rules and regulations and plant policies and procedures.
• Work as a team with other E&I Technicians, Mechanical Maintenance and Production Operators to troubleshoot and repair equipment problems in the process.

EDUCATION:

• 2-year degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology or related technical field is desired.

OR

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant job experience in a manufacturing environment required.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience troubleshooting and programming PLC’s (i.e. Allen Bradley)
• Knowledge of Process Control Instrumentation calibration
• Variable Frequency Drive installation and troubleshooting
• Electrical maintenance knowledge of 24VDC, 120 volt single phase, 480 VAC, 4160VAC, 13.8 VAC 3 phase power systems
• Electrical theory and principles for operation of electrical equipment
• Ability to read, understand, and apply the National Electrical Code

TRAVEL:

• 0-10%

ADDITIONAL INFO:

• Smoke and tobacco free workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) 2% match
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 3 years of relevant job experience in a manufacturing environment?
• Do you now or in the future require company sponsorship to legally work in the United States?

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, IN 47501 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, IN 47501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person