Electrical Technician

Insteel Industries; Hazle Township (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Insteel Industries is seeking an Electrical Technician to install, maintain, and repair complex electrical systems in a heavy manufacturing setting. You will read blueprints, diagnose issues with motor drives and distribution, and ensure safety practices are followed to keep equipment running at design specs.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing and strong knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems, with a focus on safe, efficient operations and accurate

Qualifications

• Broad technical training (high school plus 1–2 years of apprenticeship or applied trades training)
• Minimum 2 years as an Electrical Technician in a manufacturing environment
• CMMS experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, and electrical systems in a heavy manufacturing environment
• Inspect equipment for proper operation and electrical integrity
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, diagrams, and symbols
• Diagnose and troubleshoot polarity, power distribution, AC/DC drives, relays, and motors
• Follow electrical safety guidelines including Lockout/Tagout and Arc Flash procedures

Skills

Electrical systems

Electrical diagnostics

Reading blueprints

Lockout/Tagout

Multimeter

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Apprenticeship/trades training

2+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

PLC programs

DC drive motors

AC drive motors

Job description

Electrical Technician

Position Snapshot

As an Electrical Technician, you will install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures and conduit, and electrical systems in a discrete heavy manufacturing environment. You will use your technical expertise to ensure the equipment and processes function accordingly to produce within quality specs and with the designed performance.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Practice safe work habits as an individual and with co-workers, and work effectively in a team environment
• Know and understand safety equipment and be aware of machine safety procedures
• Possess an in-depth knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical control systems
• Conduct equipment inspections for proper operation and electrical integrity
• Have a working knowledge of electrical safety guidelines and electrical safety‑related work practices such as Lockout/Tagout and Arc Flash safety regulations
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of safe and proper use of basic electrical diagnostic equipment (volt/ohm meter, etc.), and demonstrate proficiency in basic multimeter functions (e.g., fuses, conductivity)
• Troubleshoot and diagnose polarity, electrical power distribution systems, and correct problems in AC motor drives
• Troubleshoot and diagnose advanced electrical circuits—relays, contactors, motors, starters, and DC drives
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading, drawing, and understanding electrical blueprints, schematics, electrical diagrams, and symbols
• Possesses a working knowledge of 24V, 110V, 220V, 277V, and 480V three‑phase systems

Requirements and Education

• Broad Technical training (high school plus 1 to 2 years of apprenticeship/applied trades training). Training requires basic knowledge of shop mathematics, together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, PLC programs, DC drive motors, AC drive motors, and various types of precision measuring instruments.
• A minimum of 2 years as an Electrical Technician in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Multi‑craft experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and work‑related experience may be acceptable.
• Organizational experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) preferred.

Schedule

Second Shift (2 pm–10 pm) OR Third Shift (10 pm–6 am)

Benefits

• Opportunity for professional growth
• Paid time off including holidays and vacation
• Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short‑term disability/long‑term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company paid tele‑health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring visa sponsorship at this time.