E&I Technician
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Title: E&I Technician
Location: Greater Memphis, TN Area
Base Compensation: $35 - $45/hour + overtime eligibility
Shift: Standard Mon-Fri Day shifts
SUMMARY
Are you an electrician or controls professional looking to expand your career in industrial automation? We are partnering with a rapidly growing food manufacturer seeking an E&I Technician to support automation projects, electrical installations, instrumentation, and advanced manufacturing systems. This is a hands-on role working alongside engineering, controls, and maintenance teams to commission new equipment, troubleshoot production systems, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical and automation equipment.
- Support commissioning and startup activities for new production lines and manufacturing equipment.
- Assist with the construction, modification, and installation of control panels and electrical infrastructure.Calibrate and troubleshoot instrumentation including flow, level, pressure, temperature, and weighing devices.
- Diagnose issues involving PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, motors, and industrial controls.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
- Support electrical safety initiatives and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and operations personnel to successfully execute projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent industrial electrical experience preferred.
- Experience supporting industrial control systems within a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of PLCs, motor controls, MCCs, VFDs, servos, and industrial instrumentation.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical and automation-related issues independently.
- Familiarity with industrial control panels, electrical drawings, and safety circuits.
- Food, beverage, consumer products, or other process manufacturing experience is a preferred
BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation package with overtime opportunities.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Training on advanced manufacturing and automation technologies.
- Stable and growing manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement and employee development.
If you're passionate about electrical systems, troubleshooting, and industrial automation, this is an excellent opportunity to join a highly automated manufacturing operation and grow your technical career. Apply today!
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