Electrician Level 1

SCHOTT AG; Duryea (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Enhanced 401k retirement savings

Short-term disability

Job summary

SCHOTT AG in Duryea, PA, is seeking an experienced industrial electrician to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems on glass-making equipment and support facilities. The role involves installing conduit per NEC, reading schematics, and performing tests to resolve issues while maintaining accurate SAP-based records.

The position requires 5+ years of related electrical experience, a high school diploma or GED with technical training, and the ability to work with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Industrial electrical experience with 5+ years.
• Knowledge of DC and AC power distribution and electrical controls.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and manuals.
• Certified with Lockout/Tagout and other quals.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems on glass equipment.
• Install and terminate conduit and wiring per NEC and standards.
• Read schematics, blueprints, and instructions for projects.
• Perform electrical testing to identify issues.
• Support upgrades and safe movement of equipment.
• Maintain maintenance records using paper and SAP.

Skills

DC power systems

AC power distribution

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Maintenance documentation

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED; technical certificate

Tools

SAP

Maintenance software

Job description

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and controls on glass manufacturing and support equipment, including glass-working machines, mixers, grinders, burners, transport systems, and melting equipment.
• Install, route, bend, and terminate rigid and flexible conduit and wiring in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and company standards.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical drawings, and instructions to complete maintenance, repair, and installation projects.
• Perform electrical testing and troubleshooting activities, including voltage, current, resistance, and continuity checks to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Support equipment upgrades, new machinery installations, facility improvements, and the safe movement and rigging of electrical equipment and motors.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using paper-based systems, electronic tools, and SAP while ensuring work areas are returned to production-ready condition.
• Partner with mechanics, contractors, and production teams to improve equipment reliability, respond to emergency situations, and support a safe, efficient manufacturing environment.

Your Profile

• High school diploma or GED, plus a technical certificate and/or equivalent electrical training, with at least 5 years of related industrial electrical experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DC power systems, low-, medium-, and high-voltage AC power distribution, electrical controls, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical documents, safety procedures, operating instructions, and maintenance manuals.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office applications, business systems, and electronic maintenance documentation tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications and qualifications, including material handling equipment operation, Lockout/Tagout qualification, and company quality and safety certifications.

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401K
• vacation
• holidays
• personal days
• enhanced 401k retirement savings
• short-term disability, etc.

This position is covered by a union collective bargaining agreement. Starting rate is $35.57and includes 6 month progression increases up to 18 months.

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