Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians

Overview

Job title:

Electrical/Automation Technician (as described). This role involves hands-on troubleshooting and repair of paper making and packaging equipment, with opportunities for advancement within the organization. Pay and benefits are provided, with a focus on safety and continuous learning.

• Troubleshooting and repair of state-of-the-art paper making and packaging equipment, including high-speed servo drives and robotics

• Education Required:
  
  Associates Degree or Certification in Electrical or Journeyman Status
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  1 year experience preferred;
  Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Statistics backgrounds are relevant
• Must be able to work at heights and in dusty/hot environments
• Must understand electrical safety practices and procedures
• Excellent team and communication skills
• Safety-conscious, quality-conscious, and self-managing
• Organizing and problem-solving skills
• Ability and willingness to learn and grow
• Results-oriented; ability to take accountability for self and team
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple changing priorities
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
• Excellent attendance and safety records
• Solid work history
• Familiarity with computers and system interface software
• Must possess knowledge and experience in:
• Electrical power distribution
• PLCs
• AC & DC drives (stand-alone and distributed)
• DCS – distributed control systems
• Motion control systems
• Motor control systems
• Industrial instrumentation (not mandatory but a plus)
• Control and communications networks
• Hydraulic and pneumatic control systems
• Robotics (not mandatory, but a plus)

• Pay range is $31.254 - $42.596/hr, depending on experience, qualifications, and professional certifications
• Excellent benefits include health, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, 401k match, vacation, tuition & wellness reimbursement, and more

• There are plentiful opportunities to promote to higher level positions in our organization. While seniority plays a role, most employees who wish to advance are limited by their own desire to progress and willingness to learn. If you believe you can achieve great things for yourself and our Company, you are the person we want on our team!

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and employs around 20,000 professionals. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and supporting career growth across our divisions. We encourage accommodation requests to ensure equitable opportunities.

We appreciate your interest in our company; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Irving Tissue, we are a leading manufacturer of premium-quality tissue products, including Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US, along with private label. Our parent company, J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of forests and has a history of environmental commitment.