Electrician

Carpenter Technology; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation in Latrobe, PA is seeking an Electrician who maintains and repairs electrical systems in a high‑production environment. The role requires inspecting equipment, diagnosing faults, and performing repairs to minimize downtime, with responsibilities including crane work and basic rigging.

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, plus fall-protection compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Must meet company fall protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical equipment and bearings for wear and lubrication.
• Use testing equipment to diagnose electrical troubles.
• Repair equipment to minimize production interruption.
• Dismantle, assemble, and lubricate electrical gear; perform mechanical repairs as needed.
• Erect scaffolds and perform simple rigging for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Fall protection

On-site teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Drill press

Power saw

Welding equipment

Job description

Overview

Carpenter’s Latrobe Specialty Metals operations, based in Latrobe, Pa., manufacture high-performance specialty alloys serving aerospace, energy and other demanding markets. Latrobe employs more than 1,000 dedicated production, maintenance and salaried staff and is part of Carpenter Technology Corporation’s Specialty Alloys Operations division.

Position

Electrician Hourly Wage: $36.56

Responsibilities

• Inspects electrical equipment, checking motor bearings, lubrication, commutation, excessive vibration and obvious signs of wear or need for adjustment.
• Uses testing equipment to diagnose electrical troubles.
• Determines the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production.
• Advises when immediate shut-down of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful electrical circuits, to determine material and replacement needs and to select a logical approach to repair problems.
• Dismantles, cleans, repairs, replaces, installs, maintains, assembles and lubricates electrical equipment.
• Adjusts equipment to obtain proper operating characteristics.
• Makes either temporary or permanent repairs.
• Makes mechanical and electrical repairs on cranes.
• Performs mechanical repairs as required in connection with servicing of electrical equipment.
• Erects scaffolds and performs simple rigging as required.
• Operates simple machine tools such as drill press, power saw, portable drill and grinder, etc.
• Occasionally performs arc welding and uses cutting torch in connection with repair and maintenance work on electrical equipment.
• Operates high lift, as required, in conjunction with electrical repair and maintenance work.
• Checks fluid and LP gas levels and adds as required.
• Reports any condition requiring maintenance work.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 3-5 years industrial maintenance experience, preferred
• Must meet company requirements for fall protection

Benefits and Equal Employment Opportunity

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.

Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) is a recognized leader in high-performance specialty alloy-based materials and process solutions for critical applications in the aerospace, defense, transportation, energy, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics markets. Founded in 1889, Carpenter has evolved to become a pioneer in premium specialty alloys, including titanium, nickel, and cobalt, as well as alloys specifically engineered for additive manufacturing (AM) processes and soft magnetics applications. Carpenter recently expanded its AM capabilities to provide a complete “powder-to-part” solution to accelerate materials innovation, offer rapid prototyping, and streamline parts production.

Carpenter Technology Corporation offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Learn more Carpenter Technology Corporation is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact us by emailing [e-mail]. We will work to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages sent for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to 5 business days.