Plant Maintenance Electrician – PLC & MV Tech

J.B. Poindexter & Co.

Reading (Berks County)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. supports Reading Truck's industrial manufacturing operations and seeks a Maintenance Electrician to perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical and electronic equipment in a fast-paced plant.

The role requires an electrical apprenticeship or journey-level experience, PLC experience, NEC knowledge, and strong safety awareness. Join Reading Truck and contribute to a team focused on reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

Industrial electrician experience required.
Electrical Apprenticeship OR 3 of the last 5 years journey-level experience as an electrician in the industrial maintenance field.
Experience with PLC units and other computer based equipment (including programming and troubleshooting).
Knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations in industry.
Must have valid driver's license.
Ability to climb, stand, bend, lift heavy objects in awkward/confined spaces.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, repair and overhaul electromechanical, electrical control, lighting, wiring, communications, and solid-state equipment.
Install new electrical and electronic equipment according to NEC and company standards.
Troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
Prepare, install and assemble conduits and wiring.
Perform medium voltage switching (600 volts) and operate generators.
Read diagrams and maintain/update diagrams as changes occur.