Electrical Technician

Insteel Industries, Inc; Hazle Village (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life/short-term disability insurance

401(k) with match

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

Insteel Industries is hiring an Electrical Technician to install, maintain, and repair machinery and electrical systems in a heavy manufacturing setting. You will troubleshoot power distribution, drives, relays, and motors, and read electrical schematics as part of daily maintenance tasks.

The role requires broad technical training (high school plus apprenticeship) and at least two years of experience in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Broad technical training (high school plus 1–2 years of apprenticeship or applied trades).
• Minimum 2 years as Electrical Technician in manufacturing.
• Multi-craft manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, and electrical systems in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Inspect equipment to ensure proper operation and electrical integrity.
• Troubleshoot power distribution, relays, motors, and DC drives; read electrical blueprints and diagrams.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical control

Equipment inspections

Electrical safety

Blueprint reading

3-phase systems

Education

High school + apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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.

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.

• 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 (i.e., 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 (10pm-6 am)

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.

For your hard work, you receive:

• 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 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.

About the Company

Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers. Learn more at insteel.com/careers.