Instrument & Electrical Tech

Bring your I&E expertise to a place where it truly makes a difference. At Hexcel’s Decatur facility, you’ll support advanced manufacturing systems that produce materials on aerospace and defense applications, collaborate with highly skilled teams, and translate hands‑on troubleshooting into real, mission‑critical impact—all on a 4/10 schedule with competitive pay and strong career growth.

Hexcel is currently seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician for our Decatur, AL, USA location.
The hourly pay range for this role is $39.35 – $44.90 and opportunities for pay progression.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Install, set up, troubleshoot, service, and/or modify electrical / instrument equipment and systems, and plant finished product winders. Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and calibration of electrical / instrument equipment and systems.

• Follow industry best practices, applicable codes/regulations, and/or plant standards (where available) for all work activities.

• Communicate and work effectively with operators, engineers, other maintenance technicians, and supervision.

• Provide design input and feedback about new or modified equipment / systems.
   

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Two year or higher technical degree preferred.

• Journeyman (or equivalent) instrument technician or electrician with proficiency in both areas.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing and/or production environment preferred and related experience in a continuous chemical processing environment preferred.

• Ability to read, interpret, and constructively use information from manufacturer’s literature and manuals, electrical code documents, and other documentation.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications, and to use these along with applicable codes and best practices to efficiently build safe and reliable installations.

Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&T centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”