Entry Level Technician

Eastern Controls; Edgemont (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Eastern Controls is seeking a dedicated technician to provide technical support and assist in repairs of instrumentation. The role, which involves extensive training and hands-on experience, requires the ability to multitask and strong attention to detail.

With a family-oriented atmosphere, employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package and a business casual environment. This position requires a valid driver’s license and involves significant travel, ensuring engagement across various projects.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years' experience preferred in a related field.
• Ability to use hand tools and understand instructions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to customers and sales staff.
• Perform assembly, maintenance, and repairs on instrumentation.
• Calibrate mechanical and electronic instruments.

Skills

Strong technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Curiosity and desire to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Company Overview

Eastern Controls, Inc. is family-founded and remains a family-owned organization that grew out of a vision, hard work, passion, sacrifice, and a deep sense of gratitude. We are the preeminent supplier of instrumentation, electrical heat trace, control valves, automation, and gas detection products/service in the Mid‑Atlantic Region. For over 50 years, Eastern Controls has served as a trusted business partner for our customers by delivering technical excellence, outstanding service, and above‑and‑beyond support. We work with customers in the Life Sciences, Power, Water & Wastewater, Chemical, Refinery, Food & Beverage, and other process‑centered industries. We’re a team, a family, a reliable partner to our principals and customers, and we are looking for more passionate, driven, and energetic people to join us.

Full‑time

Responsibilities

• Shadow hands on training senior staff/group leaders for a training period up to six months.
• Provide technical support and information to customers and field sales staff as needed, until completion of service request.
• Follow ECI QA procedures and work instructions as directed in ECI service shop and on site.
• Respond to scheduled and unscheduled repairs.
• Perform assembly and assist with troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs on related instrumentation.
• Responsible for assembling and disassembling of components and instrumentation as instructed.
• Perform calibration on mechanical and electronic instruments, machinery, and components.
• Work during outage season and adhere to vacation blackouts (typically October and April each year).
• Respond to occasional on‑call requests outside the regular work hours.
• Notify supervisor regarding parts or equipment in need of repair or replacement.
• Perform all duties according to safety procedures and safety best practices.
• Extensive travel required for this position – overnight stays are common; a valid driver’s license is required.
• Take a Mechanical Aptitude Test and submit to random drug and alcohol testing through DISA program.
• Notify supervisor of any safety concerns on or off‑site.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Up to 2 years’ experience preferred in the field or in a related area.
• Ability and knowledge of how to use hand tools.
• Ability to understand instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform necessary functions of the job.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Ability to multitask.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under immediate supervision as well as independently – constantly checking in with supervisor if he/she does not know the next step or the answer.
• Curiosity and desire to learn.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Benefits

• The security of working for a family‑owned and founded company that cares about its employees.
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance at competitive rates. Some plans include tax‑advantaged health savings accounts.
• Health Advocate assistance program to help families navigate the health care system.
• Employee Assistance Program provides professional, confidential consultation for personal and job‑related concerns 24 hours a day for employees and eligible dependents.
• Competitive compensation and Employee Referral awards.
• Generous paid time off and Holiday Schedule benefits.
• 401(k) savings with company match on a portion of employee contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement and a wide range of development opportunities.
• A business casual environment.

Eastern Controls is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.