Electrical Technician

Novolex; Milesburg (Centre County); On-site; USD 49,593 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Well-being resources

Job summary

Novolex is hiring an Electrical Technician in Milesburg, PA to maintain and repair industrial electrical systems. This role involves working closely with engineering and production teams to ensure optimal equipment functionality and improve processes.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent experience, with strong knowledge of electrical systems and PLC programming skills. This position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of electrical systems and wiring (120/ 277/ 480 volts & 3 phase).
• Experience with temperature control systems and process control.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical and electronic control systems.
• Perform maintenance, installations, and upgrades on production equipment.
• Assist in creating and revising manufacturing work instructions.

Skills

Electrical system knowledge

PLC programming (Allen Bradley)

VFD and Servo Drive experience

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Education

Associate degree in electrical engineering or Industrial Maintenance Certification

3 years of industrial electrician experience

Tools

CMMS Systems

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Technician | Milesburg, PA | Now Hiring

Compensation:

• $36-$42.00 (per hour)

Available Shift:

• 7am-3pm (Monday-Friday)

Text to apply: 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)

Position Summary: The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial electrical and electronic control systems. This position will work closely with multiple personnel, including engineering, machine operators and other maintenance employees, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ultimately, a top-class industrial maintenance technician boosts production by ensuring all production equipment functions correctly by using their skills and knowledge to improve the equipment and the overall maintenance process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preform repairs, maintenance, preventative maintenance, new installations, upgrades, and changes to industrial production equipment and the facility while maintaining detailed records and records of the parts used (inventory) either written or into the CMMS system.
• Troubleshoot production equipment hardware & software (includes PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD’s, AC/ DC Drives, Temperature Controls and Computer based systems)
• Perform repairs, and upgrades to machinery and equipment in support of production in a manufacturing capacity.
• Equipment and machine programming and setup for manufacturing to ensure product specifications are met.
• Assists in creating, modifying, and revising manufacturing work instructions and the process flow documentation.
• PLC, HMI, and VFD programming. Making changes or transfers and troubleshooting as needed.
• Will assemble, disassemble troubleshoot, and maintain electro-mechanical production systems and equipment, both manual and automated. Work from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• "Running" and bending conduit, mounting boxes, pulling feed wires, and terminating.
• Bench work: Diagnose, rebuild and or repair parts, equipment and machines that are "Offline" and test. For restock as repaired parts inventory. Or red tag and notify lead/supervisor to order new or send out for repair.
• Work safely, accurately, quickly, and independently to keep the equipment operating. Must work well under pressure.

Qualifications:

• An associate degree in electrical engineering, an Industrial Maintenance Certification or 3 years of being an industrial electrician and mechanical experience; industrial manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Must have knowledge of electrical systems and wiring (including 120/ 277/ 480 volts & 3 phase.
• Previous PLC experience: Allen Bradley and AB - RSLogix experience is a plus.
• Previous VFD, DC and Servo Drive experience.
  • Process control experience must include 4-20 mA loops, positioning feedback, and analog controls.
  • Previous experience with temperature control systems.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial electrical systems maintenance.
  • Previous experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Intermittent periods of crouching, kneeling, working in confined areas and in varied temperatures and outdoors as necessary to safely service equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50 + pounds at times.
• Must be able to climb a ladder/ scaffolding and work on a scissor/ man lift.
• Drive a forklift, scissor lift and manlift.

Company Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well‑being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well‑being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well‑being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail].