Insteel West Hazleton , PA 18202
Posted 1 week ago
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
Are you an experienced and technically skilled Electrical Technician with experience in a heavy, discrete manufacturing environment? Do you have "amp-le" experience troubleshooting electrical problems? If so, Insteel has an opportunity for you!
About Us
Insteel Industries, established in 1953, started from humble beginnings, embraces strong values, and has its Home Office in Mount Airy, NC. We are the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete (PC) strands and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement, and standard welded wire reinforcement for concrete reinforcement applications. The company operates ten manufacturing facilities in eight states.
About You
The person we seek is energetic, success-driven, and has deep technical expertise. A successful candidate will have exemplary electrical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills and strive to be a valuable team member and a key player in the business's success.
Position Snapshot
As an Electrical Technician, you will install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures and conduit, and electrical systems in a discrete heavy manufacturing environment. You will use your technical expertise to ensure the equipment and processes function accordingly to produce within quality specs and with the designed performance.
To be successful in this role, you will:
Practice safe work habits as an individual and with co-workers, and work effectively in a team environment
Know and understand safety equipment and be aware of machine safety procedures
Possess an in-depth knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical control systems
Conduct equipment inspections for proper operation and electrical integrity
Have a working knowledge of electrical safety guidelines and electrical safety-related work practices such as Lockout/Tagout and Arc Flash safety regulations
Demonstrate a working knowledge of safe and proper use of basic electrical diagnostic equipment (volt/ohm meter, etc.), and demonstrate proficiency in basic multimeter functions (i.e., fuses, conductivity)
Troubleshoot and diagnose polarity, electrical power distribution systems, and correct problems in AC motor drives
Troubleshoot and diagnose advanced electrical circuits-relays, contactors, motors, starters, and DC drives
Demonstrate proficiency in reading, drawing, and understanding electrical blueprints, schematics, electrical diagrams, and symbols
Possesses a working knowledge of 24V, 110V, 220V, 277V, and 480V three phase systems
Requirements and Education:
Broad Technical training (high school plus 1 to 2 years of apprenticeship/applied trades training). Training requires basic knowledge of shop mathematics, together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, PLC programs, DC drive motors, AC drive motors, and various types of precision measuring instruments.
A minimum of 2 years as an Electrical Technician in a manufacturing environment is required.
Multi-craft experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.
Organizational experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) preferred.
For your hard work, you receive:
Competitive base pay
Bi-weekly Bonus eligibility based on organizational performance
Paid time off, including holidays and vacation
Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company-paid telehealth, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Schedule:
Second Shift (2pm-10pm)
Insteel