Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Blue Signal Search • Full-time • Wheatland, Pennsylvania, United States • $32 - $42 / hour • 1m ago

Industrial Electrician / Electrical Technician

Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Saturday, rotating weekly shifts
Shifts: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM

$6,000 sign on bonus + extreme low cost healthcare

Pay Bands

This is a union environment with structured pay progression based on skill level and classification:

Motor Inspector B: $32.46/hour
Motor Inspector A: $35.84/hour
Electrical Technician: Starting at $38.90/hour
Production incentive available (currently around $3.50 per hour)

About the Opportunity

We are hiring multiple industrial electrical maintenance professionals to support a high-volume manufacturing operation in Wheatland, Pennsylvania. The strongest need is for candidates with hands-on industrial electrical experience, especially those who have worked with PLCs, relays, sensors, robotics, Allen-Bradley systems, and 3-phase motors.

There are multiple openings available, with a heavier focus on Electrical Technician-level candidates who can troubleshoot and support PLC-driven production equipment. Candidates with strong motor inspection, industrial maintenance, and electrical troubleshooting experience will also be considered, especially if they have exposure to PLCs and can contribute quickly in a fast-paced plant environment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on industrial electrical work, is comfortable in a rotating-shift environment, and can help keep production equipment running safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Do

Perform industrial electrical maintenance across plant equipment and production systems
Troubleshoot PLCs, relays, sensors, robotics, Allen-Bradley controls, drives, motors, and electrical components
Work with 3-phase motors, motor controls, power systems, and speed control drives
Support equipment uptime through electrical troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance
Bend and install conduit and wiring for equipment installations and upgrades
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
Support crane repair and electrical servicing of plant operations equipment
Follow OSHA and company safety policies, including lockout/tagout and arc flash procedures
Complete required documentation and maintenance reports
Maintain regular, full-time onsite attendance in alignment with rotating shift expectations
Perform other duties as assigned by maintenance leadership

What We’re Looking For

High school diploma or equivalent required
Prior industrial electrical, manufacturing maintenance, or steel/mill environment experience preferred
PLC troubleshooting experience strongly preferred
Allen-Bradley PLC experience is a strong plus
Experience with relays, robotics, sensors, 3-phase motors, motor controls, and industrial electrical systems
Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues in a fast-paced production environment
Ability to read electrical schematics and follow technical diagrams
Mechanical aptitude and basic computer literacy
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or with a team
Positive attitude, reliability, and ability to maintain effective working relationships
Availability to work rotating shifts, six days per week, weekends, and overtime as needed
Ability to pass a hair follicle drug screen, physical, and background check
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Ideal Backgrounds

Strong candidates may come from industrial manufacturing, steel, tube, pipe, heavy equipment, automotive, or other high-volume production environments. Experience from facilities such as steel mills, metal processing plants, or other union industrial environments may be especially relevant.

Candidates from companies with similar industrial electrical environments, including steel and tube manufacturing operations, are encouraged to apply.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to lift, climb, bend, and work at heights or in confined spaces typical of an industrial maintenance environment.

Benefits

This role offers competitive compensation and a strong benefits package, including: