Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Location: Mooresboro, NC

Pay: $38–$40 per hour (Depending on Experience)

Shift: Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | 7 Days On / 7 Days OffJob Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Direct HireWork 7 Days, Enjoy 7 Days Off! Are you an experienced Industrial Electrician, Electrical Maintenance Technician, E&I Technician, or Controls Technician looking for your next opportunity? We're recruiting for an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to join a well-established, global industrial manufacturing organization in Mooresboro, North Carolina. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on electrical and controls professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex industrial equipment, working with automation systems, and maintaining critical manufacturing operations. Offering $38–$40 per hour and a 7-on / 7-off schedule, this position provides competitive pay, technical variety, and a full week off every other week.

The Opportunity: Working within a highly specialized industrial processing facility, you'll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems. You'll work with a wide variety of equipment, including PLCs, DCS, HMIs, industrial motors, VFDs, control valves, and process instrumentation. This is a hands-on technical position suited to someone who enjoys fault-finding, solving problems, and keeping industrial equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities: Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems and equipment. Diagnose faults involving PLCs, DCS, HMIs, remote I/O, and industrial communication networks. Maintain and troubleshoot motors, motor controls, VFDs, breakers, and power distribution systems. Install, test, maintain, and calibrate process instrumentation, including pressure, flow, temperature, level, pH, and analytical instruments. Troubleshoot and repair control valves, actuators, positioners, and associated control equipment. Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and technical documentation. Perform electrical testing, circuit tracing, loop checks, and equipment diagnostics. Support PLC/DCS programming modifications, equipment commissioning, and continuous improvement activities. Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability. Follow electrical safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and arc flash requirements. Work independently to diagnose and resolve electrical, instrumentation, and automation issues.

What We're Looking For: Minimum 3 years of industrial electrical, instrumentation, or controls maintenance experience. Strong electrical troubleshooting and fault-finding skills. Experience working with PLCs, motor controls, VFDs, or industrial automation equipment. Knowledge of industrial instrumentation and process control systems. Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs. Understanding of electrical safety procedures and industrial maintenance practices. Associate degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls, or equivalent practical experience. Ability to work independently within a demanding industrial environment. Willingness to work 12-hour night shifts on a 7-on / 7-off rotation. Experience in chemical processing, metals, heavy manufacturing, or other process-driven industrial environments would be particularly advantageous. Additional experience with HART communicators, instrumentation calibration, PLC/DCS software, or industrial communication networks would also be beneficial. Why Apply? Competitive Pay: $38–$40 per hour, depending on experience. Excellent Shift Pattern: 7 days on / 7 days off. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a full week off every other week. Permanent Position: Direct-hire opportunity with an established global organization. Technical Variety: Work across industrial electrical systems, PLCs, instrumentation, automation, and process controls. Specialized Facility: Gain experience working with advanced industrial processing equipment. Long-Term Opportunity: Join an established international manufacturing business. Interested? If you're an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician, Industrial Electrician, E&I Technician, Instrumentation Technician, or Controls Technician looking for a new opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. You don't need to have experience in every technical area listed above. If you have a strong industrial electrical background and enjoy hands-on troubleshooting, we encourage you to apply. Apply today with your updated resume, or contact Matt Reynolds at Willcox Matthews for a confidential discussion. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.