Maintenance Electrician 1

Precision Castparts Corp.; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a skilled electrician to maintain electrical systems on industrial machinery. The role requires diagnosing faults, replacing damaged components, and ensuring proper operation of 480V/207V/110V circuits and PLC-based controls.

Applicants should have 5–7 years of related experience, a California electrician certification, and an apprenticeship or technical degree. The job offers comprehensive benefits and a robust overtime structure.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years related experience in manufacturing or similar setting.
• State-approved electrical apprenticeship or equivalent educational background.
• California Electrician certification in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus and replaces damaged wires and cables.
• Tests machinery and collaborates with maintenance staff to diagnose issues.
• Repairs electrical components like relays, switches, and motors.
• Troubleshoots and maintains electrical control systems.
• Handles 480V, 207V and 110V circuits and PLC-based controls.
• Oversees electrical projects as directed.

Skills

Reading documents

Written reports

Verbal communication

Math and measurements

Problem solving

Interpreting schematics

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Florida State-approved electrical apprenticeship

Associate degree / technical certificate in Electrical Technology

California Electrician certification

Job description

Maintains electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment by performing the following duties.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following although other duties may be assigned -

• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
• Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with other maintenance workers to diagnose malfunction and make required repairs.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices.
• Troubleshoot and maintain electricalcontrol systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair all AC and DC motors and controls, pressure sensing devices, voltage current, and resistance measurement devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair plant lighting 480V, 207V and 110V circuits; 480V cranes; PLC based controls and relay logic circuits.
• Monitor furnace status and light furnaces.
• Trains and oversees electrical projects as directed by supervisory personnel.

Required Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of Company.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematic DWG.

Experience & Education

• Five to seven years related experience and/or training equivalent to a journeyman rating in a manufacturing environment.
• State-approved electrical apprenticeship program (California DIR recognized)OR Associate degree / technical certificate in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics or similar subject
• California Certified Electrician (Must be current and in good standing)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $28.00 to $40.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter . Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.