Industrial Electric & Instrument Technician

Must be able to work a 12hr rotational shift rotating days to nights, in a hot environment.

Starting pay: $28.50 - $30.61 (depending on experience)

Sofidel America of Haines City, FL is currently seeking an Industrial Electrical & Instrument Technician to join our maintenance team. We are searching for a candidate that is local to the area and is looking for a long term role in a stable environment with opportunity for growth. Your expertise will make you an important part of our team!

Sofidel America is a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group, one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide. Established in 2012, Sofidel America is headquartered in Horsham, Pa. and operates manufacturing plants in six additional states (Florida, Wisconsin, Nevada, Oklahoma, Ohio, and Mississippi). The Sofidel Group has subsidiaries in 12 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania, and the U.S. - with more than 6,500 employees.

Job Responsibilities

• 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
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED is required
• Two (2) to three (3) years of Instrumentation and Electrical experience in a production maintenance environment as an I&E Technician
• Journeyman or proof of completion of college or apprenticeship or experience equivalent
• Must be willing to work on a rotating shift
• Strong electronics background preferred with experience also in 480 volt, 2300 volt, 35k volts, 3-Phase Controls; AB/Rockwell DC Drive; AB/Rockwell PLC’s, Control Logic; Reading Electrical Drawings and Ladder Logic
• 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
  
  
  

Company Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid and unpaid breaks
• Career Advancement
• Flexible work schedules and overtime
• Complete Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision available after 60 days
• Paid Time Off (personal days) & Vacation
• 401(k) match 50% up to 15% employee contribution
• Positive & safe work environment
• Employee Assistance & Health and Financial Wellness Programs
  
  
  

Sofidel is an Equal Opportunity Employer