Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: E&I Technician

Job Description

The E&I Technician services, troubleshoots, and performs predictive and preventative maintenance on a wide range of equipment throughout the facility. This role focuses on electrical and instrumentation systems, including milling equipment, numerous pumps and rolls, process instrumentation controls, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and complex drive and control systems. The technician ensures reliable operation of plant equipment by diagnosing issues, implementing repairs, and supporting continuous improvement of maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Service, troubleshoot, and perform predictive and preventative maintenance on all equipment in the facility, including milling equipment, pumps, and rolls.
• Work with process instrumentation controls such as valves, level, temperature, flow, pH, consistency, and consistency transmitters to ensure accurate and reliable process measurements.
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems used throughout the plant.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems, including AC and DC circuits, to maintain safe and efficient operation of equipment.
• Work with DC drives, frequency drives of 10–15 different varieties, and related control systems to ensure proper operation and performance.
• Support and troubleshoot the DCS system, including platforms such as DeltaV, ABB-Bailey, Valmet, or PCS7 Siemens, to maintain stable process control.
• Perform PLC programming and troubleshooting, particularly with Siemens PLCs, to support automation and process control initiatives.
• Identify and resolve issues with medium-voltage equipment, specifically around 2300V, and support work on higher-voltage systems where applicable.
• Use electrical test equipment and diagnostic tools to investigate faults, verify repairs, and validate equipment performance.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and modifications clearly and accurately to support ongoing reliability and compliance.
• Collaborate with a large maintenance team of millwrights and E&I technicians to coordinate work, share information, and support safe, efficient operations.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements when working on equipment with large moving parts, high elevations, and confined spaces.
• Remain flexible to work a standard Monday–Friday day shift and potentially transition to a DUPONT schedule if operational needs require it.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience working with medium-voltage electrical systems, specifically around 2300V.
• Strong PLC experience, including programming and troubleshooting, with particular focus on Siemens platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and work with a wide range of frequency drives, not limited to a single variety.
• Proficiency in process instrumentation controls, including valves, level, temperature, flow, pH, consistency, and consistency transmitters.
• Experience with DCS systems, such as DeltaV, ABB-Bailey, Valmet, or PCS7 Siemens.
• Solid Experience in heavy industrial environments such as refineries, power plants, paper mills, chemical plants, or steel mills.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems involving AC and DC voltage safely and effectively.
• Strong diagnostic skills for hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Competence in using electrical and instrumentation tools and test equipment for maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Comfort working in extremely dirty, hot, and physically demanding environments with large moving machinery and elevated or confined work areas.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a paper mill environment.
• background in an oil refinery, chemical plant, or power plant.
• Experience working with voltages up to 13,800V.
• Prior experience in a unionized maintenance environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a large maintenance team of millwrights and E&I technicians.
• Strong attention to safety practices in environments with high heat, heavy machinery, and elevated work areas.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers the chance to work in a highly industrial, technically complex environment where your electrical and instrumentation expertise is valued and utilized daily. You join a large, established maintenance team that supports collaboration and shared learning, with strong benefits that reward your skills and commitment. The union setting provides structure and stability, while the variety of equipment and systems offers ongoing professional growth and the ability to build deep, specialized experience in demanding industrial operations.

Work Environment

The work environment is extremely dirty and hot, with large moving parts throughout the facility and work areas that can be high above the floor or in cramped spaces requiring careful attention and adherence to safety protocols. The building is older, and the maintenance team is sizable, with more than ten millwrights and E&I technicians working in a union environment. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the potential to move to a DUPONT schedule if needed. Personal protective equipment is mandatory on the floor, including steel-toe boots, safety glasses, a hard hat, and ear protection, reflecting the heavy industrial nature of the operation and the emphasis on safety.

This is a Permanent position based out of Alsip, IL.

The pay range for this position is $83408.00 - $83408.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Alsip,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.