I&E Technician
FlexTrades is hiring experienced I&E Technicians for nationwide contract work, with current needs in Kansas, Missouri, and Colorado. If you have hands-on experience with industrial instrumentation, calibration, and electrical troubleshooting in an FDA/GMP-regulated environment, we want to hear from you.
Job Responsibilities
- Test and calibrate instrumentation on production equipment
- Work with sensors (humidity, temperature, weight, pressure, flow, etc.) and advanced devices like thermal imaging and cameras
- Maintain and troubleshoot equipment like Tetra Pak systems, separators, homogenizers, and mixers
- Replace faulty instrumentation components as needed
- Perform electrical repair work alongside full-time maintenance technicians
- Work with pick-and-place robots (Fanuc preferred)
- Use and troubleshoot Allen Bradley and Siemens instrumentation
- Reference manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams for support
Systems & Tools You’ll Use
- CMMS (SAP) for some work orders and documentation
- MES platforms: Ignition and Wonderware
- PLCs (Allen Bradley) for troubleshooting only—no edits or programming
- Exposure to 480V 3-phase, AC and DC systems
- Work with single-phase and 3-phase motors
Required Experience
- Experience working in an FDA/GMP-regulated facility
- Strong understanding of calibrating and maintaining industrial instrumentation
- Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and use schematics
- Comfortable working independently and responding to verbal work orders
- Willingness to support calibration tasks even if primarily assigned to FTEs
- Nice to have: experience in dairy or pasteurization facilities
Pay & Benefits
- Pay: $45/hour
- Guaranteed overtime each week (50+ hours), paid at time and a half
- Access to full suite of benefits
- All travel expenses paid, including single-occupancy lodging
- Daily per diem: $45
- Flexibility to take time off between assignments
- Contract length: 3 months to 1 year
Work Schedule & Travel
- Must be able to travel and commit to full assignment durations
- Ability to work 2nd and 3rd shifts, including overtime
- Must pass a drug test prior to assignment
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is a nationwide industrial workforce solution for companies facing production backlogs. We deploy skilled tradespeople to support operations across the United States. Our team is diverse, adaptable, and committed to quality. If you’re ready to travel, work hard, and be part of something meaningful, this is the job for you.
FlexTrades is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
