Industrial Electrician

Summit Service Solutions, Inc; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer –

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Summit Service Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician for a long-term, first-shift role in the Reading, PA area.

The position focuses on installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading electrical systems and manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced plant environment. The ideal candidate has at least six years of industrial experience, can read blueprints and schematics, and may hold a Journeyman/Master Electrician license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience as an Industrial Electrician in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Licensing: Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must provide basic hand tools.
• Authorized to work in the United States and able to pass a drug screen/background check.

Responsibilities

• Install and modify industrial power distribution systems.
• Install switchgear, transformers, disconnects, MCCs, and distribution panels.
• Run feeders and branch circuits for new manufacturing equipment.
• Verify voltage, phase rotation, and electrical load capacity.
• Connect and commission production machinery.
• Relocate and reconnect existing manufacturing equipment.
• Install motors, VFDs, control panels, and electrical enclosures.
• Run and terminate power and control wiring.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues to minimize downtime.
• Install and integrate PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems.
• Wire sensors and field devices; verify system communication.

Skills

Read blueprints

Electrical schematics

Industrial electrical work

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Build Your Career with Summit Service Solutions – Where Skilled Professionals and Opportunity Meet.

Summit Service Solutions, A trusted skilled trades partner with proven experience serving the construction and manufacturing industries, is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician for a long-term opportunity with a manufacturing facility located in the Reading, PA area

This is a full-time, first-shift opportunity paying $30–$35 per hour depending on experience. This position focuses on installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading electrical systems and manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced production environment.

Experience working in high-volume manufacturing environments such as plastics, food & beverage, packaging, pharmaceutical, or similar production facilities is highly preferred.

Core Responsibilities

• Install and modify industrial power distribution systems
• Install switchgear, transformers, disconnects, MCCs, and distribution panels
• Run feeders and branch circuits for new manufacturing equipment
• Verify voltage, phase rotation, and electrical load capacity
• Connect and commission production machinery
• Relocate and reconnect existing manufacturing equipment
• Install motors, VFDs, control panels, and electrical enclosures
• Run and terminate power and control wiring
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues to minimize production downtime.

Automation & Controls

• Install and integrate PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems
• Wire sensors, limit switches, photo eyes, and other field devices
• Verify system communication and signal integrity
• Test and validate proper equipment operation

Safety & Compliance

• Perform electrical testing and system verification
• Follow NEC, OSHA, LOTO, and GMP requirements
• Maintain a safe work environment while minimizing production downtime
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience as an Industrial Electrician in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Licensing: Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Must provide basic hand and electrical tools.
• If an offer is extended, you will be required to consent to a drug screen and background check. We are a drug-free company.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

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• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits including Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Limited Medical Coverage