# Instrumentation / Electrical Technician

Hiring organization: [Unilever](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/unilever)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/8cbc0f90-4d17-4138-8a61-edc1e34b6265

Listed on Unilever's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Hammond, IN
- Salary: 45 – 50 USD per week

## Summary

A manufacturing maintenance specialist at Unilever's Hammond soap factory, responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical and instrumentation systems across production equipment. This role suits experienced technicians comfortable working rotating shifts in a unionized, regulated environment where safety compliance and equipment uptime are critical.

_Our summary, not Unilever's wording._

## Skills named

Blueprint Reading, PLC, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

## Required

- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- 5–7+ years of verifiable electrical maintenance experience
- Knowledge of instrumentation, electrical power, electrical control, and PLC systems
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Proficiency with multimeters, amp probes, meggers, and schematics
- Ability to read and understand blueprints
- Understand and follow GMP and safety guidelines
- English fluency (reading, writing, and speaking)
- Manual dexterity and ability to meet physical demands of the role

## Nice to have

- Associate's or Bachelor's degree
- Working knowledge of mechanical systems
- Experience with variable frequency drives and automation
- Basic computer knowledge and aptitude to learn software

Apply on Unilever's site: https://unilever.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Unilever_Experienced_Professionals/job/Hammond-IN/Instrumentation---Electrical-Technician_R-1187540