Electrical Maintenance Technician

AMETEK Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Inc. seeks an Electrical Maintenance Technician at Hamilton Precision Metals in Lancaster, PA. You will support maintenance with preventive and daily initiatives, troubleshoot electrical and control systems, and collaborate with operators to identify root causes.

You will read blueprints, use test equipment, perform mechanical adjustments, and participate in safety programs. Candidates should have a high school diploma and training in industrial electronics, plus ability to operate a tow

Qualifications

• Requires a high school education or equivalent and a completed training program in industrial electronics.
• Familiarity with solid-state drives and control systems; ability to operate a tow motor.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical and electronic control equipment including furnace temperature control systems and motor controls.
• Use blueprints and schematics to diagnose faulty equipment with test instruments.
• Replace defective components using soldering irons and hand tools; calibrate and align equipment per specs.
• Maintain accurate data records and keep the work area organized and safe.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to reduce lead times and improve quality.
• Perform functions of an electrician as needed and support safety programs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical control systems

Independent work

Operator collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Industrial electronics training

Tools

Tow motor operation

Soldering/hand tools

Job description

Location: Lancaster, PA, US, 17601

Business Unit: Specialty Metals

Posting Date: Oct 1, 2026

Job Description:

The Electrical Maintenance Technician will support the maintenance department with the strategic and tactical support of the operations at the Hamilton Precision Metals facility. The Maintenance Technician will work on both preventive and daily initiatives. They will trouble shoot solutions and a variety of mechanical and electrical issues. The Maintenance Technicians will collaborate with operators to determine root causes of problems as well as conduct basic training of operators. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and has no direct reports.

Essential Functions:

• Troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical and electronic control equipment including furnace temperature control
  systems, AC and DC motor controls and variable speed drives, relay logic and programmable logic controllers, and
  other electronic instruments as required.
• Uses blueprints and schematics to isolate and diagnose faulty equipment using ammeters, multimeters, oscilloscopes
  and other test equipment as may be required.
• Replaces defective components using soldering irons and hand tools. Adjust mechanical parts such as furnace
  gas control valve linkage using hand tools, calibrates and aligns equipment according to manufacturer's
  specifications.
• Maintain a high degree of precision and accuracy in all work assignments. Maintains work area in an efficient
  and organized state. Record data and maintain pertinent records.
• Will perform work otherwise not covered in the Electronic Electrician job description, up to that person's
  personal ability.
• May be asked to participate in continuous improvement activities, individually or as a team member. Actively seeks to continuously improve standard work techniques or processes leading to, but not limited to decreasing lead time, improve quality, decreasing set-up time and/or processing time to reduce costs and expand business.
• May perform all functions of an electrician,
• This description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work
  assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned to
  Electronics Electrician.
• Performs routine set-up and process adjustments inherent to the production process and monitors the product
  quality by visual observation and review of process data in accordance with meeting customer specifications.
• Abide by all plant safety rules and procedures. Immediately report any unsafe conditions, acts, near misses, and injuries.
  Properly wear and care for all Personal Protective Equipment. Communicate and submit ideas for any safety issues.
  May be asked to participate on Safety Teams.

Qualifications:

• Requirements for an applicant to qualify include a high school education or equivalent and a successfully completed
  training program in industrial electronics. Must be familiar with theory and operation of solid-state electronic drives
  and control systems. Must have the ability to operate a towmotor. Must be able to work independently with minimum
  supervision.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 60,000

Salary Maximum: 85,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].