Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Are you an experienced E&I Technician with strong electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation skills? We're looking for a driven and capable team member to support operations at our chemical manufacturing site in Elyria, OH. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and troubleshooting complex systems — from sensors and transmitters to motors and control loops.

 

We are open to candidates interested in either a 1st or 2nd shift — you can select your preferred shift when applying.

 

• Competitive Pay: $30–$35/hr based on experience

• Full Benefits on Day 1: Medical, dental, vision, robust life and disability insurance, wellness rewards, and more

• Strong Retirement Package: 401(k) with match, safe harbor, and profit sharing

• Real-World Impact: Support a global leader in specialty chemical production

 

Main Focus:

The position is an integral part of the maintenance team and will perform preventative and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment throughout the site in a safe and professional manner.

 

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair field installed industrial equipment as well as perform “bench work” on related components
• Read and interpret loop sheets, P&ID’s, and assembly and installation drawings
• Maintenance and reliability of site facilities, equipment, and instruments

 

• Inspect, test, and repair electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems used to indicate, record, and control field devices in a process plant.
• Troubleshoot and repair low voltage electrical circuits used for motor and process control
• Troubleshoot and replace motors, relays, electrical circuit protective devices, lighting devices and other electrical equipment as required
• Calibrate analytical devices used in monitoring operations, such as LEL Detectors, Gas Monitoring and detection, pH, conductivity, pressure, and flow.
• Trace out and tests instruments and measuring devices based on loop drawings or electrical schematics using test equipment and maintenance manuals
• Removes defective instruments from system, decontaminates, disassembles, and cleans instruments, and replaces defective devices, using hand tools
• Familiarity with repairing, installing, and maintaining, mechanical equipment
• Lubricates instruments and replaces defective wiring and tubing
• Calibrates measuring instruments according to standards and/or manufacturer’s recommendations to ensure accuracy of recording and indicating function
• Prepares schematic or loop drawings, sketches, and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems
• Support ISO 9001, 14001, and Responsible Care Programs
• Able to complete and update maintenance work orders through use of the plant CMMS
• Actively engage in preventive maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Plan and schedule maintenance work in coordination with plant operations
• Program parameters and perform initial setup for instruments/transmitters used in measuring flow, pressure, temperature levels as required
• Adjust control valves to indicate proper positioning, adjust setting on valve controllers as required to verify operation of analog valves
• Program single loop controllers
• Familiarity with PLC and/or DCS I/O systems
• Troubleshoot issues with 24 VDC Loop Powered devices, verify input signals form discrete devices, verify analog signal operation and 4-20mA Signals

 

• High school diploma or GED required
• Certification in Instrumentation and/or Instrumentation and Control Apprenticeship preferred
• Completion of an accredited electrical apprenticeship program or trade school a plus
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience in an industrial maintenance environment
• Experience with working on equipment and systems utilized in hazardous locations is a plus
• PLC and HMI experience a plus
• Possess basic understanding of programmable logic controllers and distributed process control systems
• Effective communication and good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and work on own initiative
• Willing to work overtime
• Serve on the On Call rotation
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Must be computer literate
• Capable of climbing, balancing, kneeling, bending, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, and carrying in performance of work activities

 

 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Available on your date of hire to help you stay healthy.
• United Initiators Covers:
  • Employee’s Basic Life and AD&D Life Insurance coverage
  • Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • Critical Care Insurance (if enrolled in medical)
  • Accident Insurance (for all employees, spouses, and dependents enrolled in medical)
  • Health Advocate Program
  • Wellness Program & Rewards  
  • Registration in a Tobacco Cessation Program (through American Lung Association or Cigna)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Start contributing after 90 days and we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar on the first 2%, 50 cents on the dollar for the next 4%. On top of that, we make a 3% annual Safe Harbor contribution and typically provide an additional profit-sharing contribution.

 

United Initiators will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

 

United Initiators is an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

 

At United Initiators, we are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Our policy prohibits the use, possession, or distribution of federally illegal drugs or controlled substances on company premises or during work hours.

 

 

United Initiators is a global and leading producer of peroxide-based initiators and specialty chemicals. We are focused on meeting and exceeding our customers’ expectations through high quality products, outstanding reliability and constant innovation, in line with our motto “Driving Your Success”. Visit www.united-initiators.com for more information.

 

 

If you’re a highly skilled and motivated Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician with strong electrical and instrumentation experience — and you're ready for a new challenge — we encourage you to apply today!