Instrument & Electrical Technician (Gales Ferry, CT)

Location: Gales Ferry, Connecticut

Country: United States

Category: Maintenance

Workplace Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm

Posted Date: May 8, 2026

Job ID: 647297

Job Description




Salary Range: $60-70K/year 

Overview:
The Instrument and Electrical Technician (I&E Tech) will be responsible for maintenance of instruments and electrical systems in the Allyn's Point manufacturing plant.  This position offers candidates the opportunity to become a team member on a close knit team working in a fast paced challenging work environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for working as an electrically skilled person as defined in the Electrical Work Practices.  Longer term as this person gains experience he/she will be expected to perform the role of facility representative as defined in the electrical work practices.
  • Troubleshoots and diagnoses instrument and electrical problems and selects and implements corrective actions.  Removes and replaces components at the board level. 
  • Identifies DCS and PLC hardware problems and replaces cards. 
  • Troubleshoots and programs PLC software. 
  • Calibrates process instruments according to applicable standards.  Operates and maintains instrument and electrical testing equipment.
  •  Maintains electrical hardware typically up to 480 volts.
  • Plans, prioritizes and schedules instrument and electrical maintenance with supervision and technician input.
  • Designs and implements corrective actions identified in incident reports and work orders.
  • Maintains and completes instrument and electrical system preventative maintenance activities.  Identifies and defines required procedures and inspection frequency.
  • Generates and evaluates reliability data from the maintenance database (EMTS).  Determines areas of focus for reliability/cost reduction projects.
  • Requests/performs failure analysis as needed.
  • Designs instruments loops and electrical systems.  Specifies, requisitions and installs instruments and electrical components (measurements of flow, temperature, pressure).
  • Serves as electrical subject matter expert on capital project reviews.
  • This job includes working outdoors in inclement weather (sometimes for an extended period).
  • This job requires climbing stairs.
  • This job may require lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Follows and ensure compliance of all plant safety and maintenance procedures. 
  • Other duties as assigned by the Plant Leader.

Job Requirements:
  • High school diploma is required.
  • Two years of experience as an instrument technician in a manufacturing environment.
  • Two years of experience as an electricial technician in a manufacturing environment.
  • Also preferred - two year craft degree and electrical license.



Key Competencies:
  • Initiative: Active member of a small team operating the plant around the clock. Independently initiates activities which contribute to team/plant goals. Overcomes obstacles. Looks for opportunities to assume responsibility and shows leadership in areas of strength.
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness: Works for win-win solutions. Asks questions and uses input to improve performance. Communicates effectively.
  • Learning: Seeks and provides feedback to improve performance of self and teammates. Continuously learning to contribute to team success and personal growth. Develops new skills that benefit the team.
  • Teamwork: Gets along well with others. Is both candid and tactful in dealing with others.
  • Value creation: Critically evaluates problems/issues using relevant data. Works on the right things.

 

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