Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

NOW INTERVIEWING FOR FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES: INSTRUMENTATION & ELECTRICAL CONTROLS TECHNICIAN 📍 Winchester, KY | 🌱 Biodegradable Plastics 🕒 Schedule: 10-12 Hour Shifts (Day or Night Availability Required) 📄 Employment Type: Non-exempt | Full-time

🌱 About the Role

At Danimer Scientific, we're wiring innovation into everything we do—from sustainable plastics to the precision equipment that makes them. As an Instrumentation & Electrical Controls (IEC) Technician, you’ll help keep our production systems sharp, calibrated, and compliant while playing a key role in the fight against plastic pollution.

If you're electrically inclined, detail-driven, and thrive in high-tech manufacturing environments, we want to hear from you.

⚙️ What You’ll Do ✅ Calibrate + maintain process instruments ✅ Troubleshoot PLCs, controls, and motors ✅ Perform preventative + emergency maintenance ✅ Ensure safety + compliance across systems ✅ Contribute to process optimization + training

Troubleshoot 3-phase 480VAC equipment, motors, VFDs, soft starts, MCCs, and switchgear

Perform field calibration of instrumentation and controls (pressure, flow, temperature, pH, DO, valve positioners, etc.)

Maintain and repair DCS, DeltaV, and Rockwell/Allen Bradley systems

Execute fault analysis to prevent recurring equipment failures

Accurately document PM activities and maintain system logs

Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and cGMP protocols

Support validation, housekeeping audits, and cross-functional troubleshooting

Train and mentor new or developing IEC Technicians

💡 What You Bring ✔ Associate degree in Instrumentation/Electrical (preferred) ✔ Electrical license preferred ✔ 2+ years' experience with industrial instrumentation + controls ✔ Knowledge of analog, HART, Fieldbus, DeviceNet, AS-I, and IP devices ✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Suite + CMMS software ✔ Strong problem-solving, safety, and communication skills ✔ Ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical documentation ✔ Able to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical tasks on ladders and in tight spaces

⏰ Shift + Environment Start-up flexibility required with availability Full-time | 12-hour shifts (day/night) | Mostly every other weekend OFF

Frequent exposure to hot/cold environments, airborne particles, and mechanical systems

Loud environments—hearing protection required in designated areas

Some work performed in a shared, air-conditioned IEC office space

🎯 Snapshot of Benefits ✅ Bonus based on company performance ✅ Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) ✅ Company-paid life insurance ✅ Free uniforms + cleaning service ✅ Paid time off ✅ Training + professional development ✅ Wellness resources

🌿 Why Danimer? ✨ Mission-driven (bye, plastic pollution) ✨ Opportunity with cutting-edge tech ✨ Competitive pay + benefits ✨ Team-first culture

🌿 Equal Opportunity Employer Danimer Scientific provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other status protected by law. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws where we operate.

We strictly prohibit workplace harassment and discrimination based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job.

🔧 Ready to wire innovation into a cleaner future? Apply now and help us build what's next.

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