E & I Technician

Job Description

Job Description

E LECTR I CAL & I NSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN
Automation Personnel Services is looking for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for a company based in Rossville, TN. This Electrical & Instrumentation Technician will be responsible for the electrical installation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of industrial manufacturing equipment and advanced automation systems. Working closely with our Engineering, Controls, and Robotics teams, you will ensure all projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all relevant electrical codes and standards.

Pay Rate
$38.00 - $45.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Schedule and Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 00 am to 5 00 pm.

Electrical & I nstrumentation Duties and Responsibilities

• Equipment Setup : Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical and electric equipment, including PLC’s, HMIs, VDFs, Servo systems, and Robotics.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with the Engineering, Controls, and Robotics teams to facilitate the seamless commissioning and startup of new installations.
• Cabinet & Structure Building: Assist in the design, component procurement, building and commissioning of automation
• Infrastructure Wiring: Install and repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting, fixtures, and other essential electrical components.
• Instrumentation Management: Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation devices, including flow meters, level sensors, load cells, pressure transmitters (PTs), RTDs, and analytical instrumentation.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Perform advanced diagnostics on automation equipment, motors, and VDFs. Test electrical/electronic equipment and parts for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
• Power Distribution: Install, repair, and test switchgear, transformers, load reactors, industrial batteries, and hydraulic/pneumatic control systems.
• Blueprint Reading: Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals to ensure execution matches design specifications.
• Safety & Code Enforcement: Inspect electrical systems to identify hazards or defects. Follow and enforce WorkSafe regulations, company-mandated health and safety standards, city/provincial bylaws, and the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Project Communication: Maintain clear, professional, and direct communication with internal employees, supervisors, and external contractors too ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Electrical & Instrumentation Qualifications and Requirements

• Licensure : Must be a Licensed Journeyman Electrician.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as an E&I Technician working directly on Industrial Control Systems.
• Specialized Experience : Proven experience designing, installing, and troubleshooting safety circuits.
• Transit: Must possess a valid Class D Drivers License and a reliable personal vehicle.
• Working knowledge of PLC control systems with basics PLC programming skills.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and a deep understanding of MCC and control wiring (VDFs, Servos, Contactors)
• Practical experience working with Industrial Control Panels.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Electrical standards and code requirements.
• Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft office.
• Drive: Self-motivated to solve complex problems, understand how things work, and actively expand your career in industrial automation.

Job Type
Full-time, temporary

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) R etirement P lan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Click Apply Now to submit your application or call us at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at:

Automation Personnel Services Memphis Branch
1250 N. Germantown Pkwy
Suite 121
Cordova, TN 38016

Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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