Dewey Plant - Electrical & Instrumentation I

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Date: Jul 2, 2025

Location: Inman, SC, US, 29349

Company: Milliken and Company

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

POSITION TITLE

Dewey Plant - Electrical & Instrumentation Technician – Entry Level

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Entry-Level E&I Technician supports the maintenance and repair of plant electrical and instrumentation systems in a specialty chemical manufacturing environment. Ideal for candidates early in their careers, this role provides the opportunity to build on foundational skills with hands-on experience in process instrumentation, electrical systems, and controls.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of instrumentation and electrical systems.

Work with experienced technicians and engineers to resolve technical issues.

Maintain up-to-date maintenance records using the plant’s CMMS (MAINTelligence).

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in compliance with plant safety rules.

Support Environmental and Safety initiatives, including maintenance of environmental systems such as scrubbers and sensors.

Contribute to a team-oriented maintenance environment and demonstrate initiative in learning and improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

Minimum of 2 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience (boiler systems experience may qualify).

OR completion of a technical certificate or associate degree in electrical engineering, electrical systems, mechatronics, instrumentation, or a related field.

Demonstrated knowledge of basic electrical, instrumentation, or mechanical systems.

Willingness to work rotating shifts and respond to call-ins when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry.

NFPA 70E certification.

Journeyman Electrician License (or actively pursuing).

Familiarity with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), PLCs, HMIs, and automated controls.

Experience reading and interpreting schematics, loop drawings, or electrical diagrams.

Boiler operations or troubleshooting experience.

Exposure to CMMS platforms and preventive maintenance programs.

ADA PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION  

Sitting	Ability to sit down at least	25% of day
Standing	Ability to stand while working at least	95% of day
Moving	Ability to move throughout the plant at least	25% of day
Lifting	Ability to lift to at least 65 lbs. without assistance	10% of day
Ascending/Descending	Ability to walk upstairs or use ladders at some frequency	10% of day
Bending	Ability to bend or stoop	10% of day
Visual Acuity	Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens at least	As Required
Cognitive	Ability to make decisions, reason & understand information	As Required

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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