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Electrical and Instrumentation Automation Technician

Cushman & Wakefield
Francefull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Dec 2025

About the role

Job Title

Electrical and Instrumentation Automation Technician

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Electrical and Instrumentation (Automation) Technician – Skilled

 Who Are We? 

C&W Services is the industry leader in cutting-edge maintenance and janitorial programs for facilities ranging corporate office portfolios and manufacturing plants to large public venues, keeping our client’s facility running smoothly all the time.

 What’s The Job?

Title: Electrical and Instrumentation (Automation) Technician - Skilled              

Location: Paris, IL

Salary:   Up to $41.00 depending on experience

Hours:  5:30 am – 3:00 pm (Monday – Thursday) Some On-Call hrs / Weekends / Overtime

What’s in it for me?

  • Weekly pay on Fridays
  • Comprehensive benefits day one, including Employee Perks and Daily Pay Program  
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Training to work in a cutting-edge facility
  • Company provided safety apparel and uniforms

What Will I Be Doing?

Here are just a few things you can expect to do daily:

  • Team members must be able to work in a team-oriented and safe-conscious environment. “Safety First” expectations include, but are not limited to, PJHA process, Observation process, and compliance with all company / site safety guidelines and procedures.
  • Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Servo Drives and Servo motors, Rockwell is required.
  • Perform PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Servo drives repair.  Have the ability to read PLC logic for troubleshooting support.
  • Assigned tasks list to include, but not limited to, testing, calibration, and repairs of pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, and electronic measuring, recording, indicating, and control instruments / equipment. Tasks also include repairs and preventive maintenance on pumps, conveying systems, piping, heat exchangers, power transmissions, and other power-driven rotating equipment, repairs and preventive maintenance on heating/air conditioning and/or refrigeration systems. Repairs and preventive maintenance to be performed in conformance with established standards.
  • Collaborate with Engineering team to identify and implement automation system upgrades and improvements.
  • Quickly diagnose and resolve electrical and automation related issues to minimize production interruptions. 
  • Perform loop checks, wiring terminations, and signal testing to ensure proper function of process control systems.
  • This position requires the employee to work without supervision.
  • Assist in formulating calibration standards / work procedures while performing those duties and provide work order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery.
  • Must have working knowledge of the following topics: pH, flow, temperature, pressure, conductivity and mass measurements, AC and DC control methods, 24V – 480V electrical systems and troubleshooting, VFD’s, burner controls, smart meters, load cells, control valves, blueprint reading, mathematics, and preventive/predictive maintenance.
  • Work from elevated areas (ladders, platforms, scaffolding, and others as required) utilizing fall protection equipment when needed.
  • Must be able to operate and have knowledge of simple and complex heavy industrial such as forklifts, scissors lifts, basket trucks, and bobcats.
  • Must have the flexibility to work all shifts including holidays and weekends as demanded by the job.
  • Ensures compliance with all company / customer regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Achieve performance expectations set forth as part of performance appraisals to include employee development planning.
  • Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters, meggers, HART Field Communicators to identify faults and verify performance.
  • Perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
  • Accurate and timely administrative duties to include, but not limited to, time accounting and work order completion.
  • Must maintain positive customer and employee relations.
  • Train Team members on the operation and troubleshooting of automated systems.
  • Stay updated with the latest technologies, techniques, and best practices in control systems and automation.

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