Maintenance Electrician

Boeing Co.; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense in Ridley Park, PA seeks a Maintenance Electrician A to support industrial electrical systems on site. You will install, test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment, read blueprints, and ensure compliance with NEC and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have an electrical apprenticeship, NEC experience, and 3+ years in maintenance across machine tools or industrial/electrical systems; relocation not offered. Shift is 2nd, and this is an hourly, union-position.

Qualifications

• Electrical apprenticeship program completed.
• 3+ years NEC experience.
• 3+ years electronic/electrical maintenance experience.
• Willing to work 2nd shift and onsite.

Responsibilities

• Layout, assembles, install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems in an industrial plant.
• Use blueprints and knowledge of trade practice to determine routing of wires and conduit per codes.
• Install, test, and troubleshoot equipment on medium/high voltage systems and motor controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance on building and production equipment.
• Instruct temporary staff and assist maintenance personnel as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Industrial maintenance

Teamwork

Education

Electrical apprenticeship program

Electrical higher education (Certification)

Job description

Maintenance Electrician

Boeing Defense is looking for a Maintenance Electrician A to support the Ridley Park, PA location.

Position Responsibilities:

• Layout, assembles, install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems in an industrial plant.
  Use blueprints and knowledge of trade practice to determine routing of wires and conduit, location of such typical units as switches, outlets, junction boxes, transformers in conformance with underwriters’ specifications, Commonwealth and municipal ordinances and codes. Complete and/or process paper work pertinent to equipment records and maintenance.
• Make installations and any needed repair work by performing such typical work as cutting, bending, threading, conduit; selecting, cutting, stripping, wiring, installing and connecting wires.
• Install, test, and trouble-shoot such typical equipment on medium and high voltage equipment, gear, motor control centers, motors, transformers, elevators, cranes, electronic instruments, relays, and or time controls, safety devices, electrical units on mobile equipment and machine tool controls.
• Locate and correct malfunctions in electrical systems including work on hot lines, when directly ordered by supervision (this is only to be done in extreme emergencies) and includes use of ladders and/or scaffolding; rebuild motors; operate any plant electrical equipment used in installation and repair work.
• Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of trade practice as related to electrical installations and maintenance. Must know wiring, electrical fixture, motor, and transformer capacities and be familiar with applicable specifications, ordinances, and codes. Perform periodic maintenance on all building and production equipment.
• Give instruction to other temporary assigned employees and assist Maintenance personnel in other occupations. Perform work in accordance with oral and written instructions from management and in conformance with company standards of safety, workmanship, and good housekeeping practices.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location option.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required):

• Must have the ability to work any shift
• Electrical apprenticeship program
• Electrical higher education (Certification)
• 3+ years of electronic/electrical experience in any of the following fields: machine tool maintenance, industrial electronic and/or electrical maintenance field, or military electronic/electrical system maintenance.
• 3+ years of National Electrical Code (NEC) experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED and/or vocational/trade school training preferred

Shift:

2nd Shift (Subject to change based on the needs of the business)

Relocation:

This position is located in a location that does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies .

This is an Hourly position governed by the UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement

Applicants must apply before 10/12/2026 to be considered for the position

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift:

Shift 2 (United States of America)

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

EEO is the law

Boeing Participates in E – Verify

• E-Verify (English) (http://www.boeing.com/resources/boeingdotcom/careers/footer/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf)
• E-Verify (Spanish) (http://www.boeing.com/resources/boeingdotcom/careers/footer/EverifyPosterSpanish.pdf)

Right to Work Statement

• Right to Work(English) (http://www.boeing.com/resources/boeingdotcom/careers/footer/WebBPPOSTERRtoWEnglishversion.pdf)
• Right to Work(Spanish) (http://www.boeing.com/resources/boeingdotcom/careers/footer/WebBPPOSTERRtoWSpanishversion.pdf)