Industrial Electrician 3rd shift

AMETEK; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK seeks a 3rd shift electrician to handle all 480V electrical work across the facility. The role runs 12am–8am, Monday–Friday, with weekend rotations and overtime provisions under the United Steel Worker Union.

Applicants must have 4 years of industrial electrical experience, strong safety commitment, ability to read schematics, and experience with PLC and motor controls is a plus. Travel is not required, and the company emphasizes safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• 4 years experience as an industrial electrician (480 volts).
• Ability to read wiring schematics and troubleshoot electrical equipment.
• Maintain and repair machinery and electrical issues, perform preventive maintenance.
• Strong commitment to safety and good communication across shifts.
• Experience with PLC and motor controls is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform 480V electrical work across the manufacturing facility.
• Read and trace wiring schematics to diagnose issues.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Fabricate parts, install conduit, fittings, fixtures, and wiring.
• Transfer information between shifts and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Industrial electrician (480V)

Troubleshooting

Wiring schematics

Preventive maintenance

Communication

PLC and motor controls

Safety focus

Tools

Forklift operation

Scissor lifts

Micrometer gauges

Power tools

Cranes

Ladders

Hand tools

Job description

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the 3rd shift electrician will be responsible for all aspects of industrial electrician (480 volts) work throughout our entire manufacturing facility.

This position is for 3rd shift 12am-8am Monday-Friday (Shift starts midnight Sunday night).

• MUST be able to work every other weekend (Saturday 12am-8am and Sunday 12am-8am). The week after working 7 days in a row, the electrician then is eligible for two days off. This preserves overtime and double time.

This position is part of the United Steel Worker Union. Overtime is paid for any hours worked more than 8 hours in a day and on weekends with double-time on Sundays.

There is no travel required.

Requirements

• Must have strong commitment to safety.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
• 4 years experience as an industrial electrician (480 volts).
• Maintain and repair machinery/electrical issues.
• Ability to read wiring schematics.
• Troubleshoots equipment by tracing and testing circuits and schematics.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment associated with electrical components.
• Helps maintain and install communication wiring and cables.
• Fabricates parts as required, installs conduit, fittings, fixtures, and wiring
• Confirms identity of parties attempting to enter main gate. Directs parties to appropriate location and informs appropriate STC personnel of their arrival.
• Strong communication skills.
• Transfer pertinent information between shifts.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and previous experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Analytical Ability/Problem Solving/Concentration including ability to troubleshoot and assess electrical problems with production machinery, ensure proper use of resources to maximize quality and productivity and ability to read and interpret wiring schematics.
• Experience with PLC and motor controls a big plus.

Tooling And Equipment

• Ability to work with forklifts, scissor lifts, micrometer gauges and other electrian tools. Must know how to operate power tools, cranes, ladders and other associated tooling, equipment, and hand tools.

Physical Functions

• Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, crawl, climb and crouch frequently. Must be able to lift up to 15lbs frequently and over 30 lbs. occasionally. Must have hand and finger dexterity. Must be able to climb a ladder/stairs. Must be able to handle small tools and manipulate small tools frequently. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures.

Drug Test

• The successful candidate will be required to take a comprehensive drug screen as a condition of employment. This is a hair follicle test that detects drug use for the past three months! We do not accept a medical marijuana card.

Pay Level

• Electrician job level and compensation will be determined by successful completion and verification of levels in the Industrial Electrician Skill Level Chart as specified in the Union Contract.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 65,000

Salary Maximum: 80,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].