Maintenance Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician in Monessen, PA

Job Description

The Maintenance Electrician performs industrial electrical maintenance in a heavy manufacturing foundry environment, focusing on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of electrical equipment and power distribution systems. This role works on a rotating three-turn shift schedule and plays a critical part in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment and plant electrical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Perform industrial electrical troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Diagnose and repair equipment such as main motor drives, generators, control panels, delays, controllers, switchboards, circuit breakers, lighting circuits, resistors, and related components.
• Install, repair, and maintain power transmission lines and transformers in an industrial environment.
• Service and maintain high-tension substation equipment, including disconnects, switchgear, bushings, insulator slings, lightning arrestors, and phase wire grounding equipment.
• Install and repair conduit, including bending conduit, routing, and securing it according to electrical codes and plant standards.
• Splice and insulate wires and cables, including making splices on energized (hot) lines when required and in accordance with safety procedures.
• Isolate circuits safely for repairs and maintenance, ensuring proper lockout/tagout and verification of de-energized systems.
• Analyze all types of electrical circuits and wiring diagrams to modify, service, install, or repair electronic devices and systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair various mill electrical equipment, including electronic computing and control systems, power and distribution control equipment, and associated devices.
• Work with measuring, recording, processing, and control devices, as well as indicating devices, instruments, and gauges used in the production environment.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on motors, motor control circuits, 3-phase motors, and motor circuit components to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot and repair DC electrical systems and AC systems, ensuring proper operation and compliance with safety standards.
• Complete work orders, document repairs, and communicate equipment status to maintenance and operations teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying recurring issues and recommending corrective actions or upgrades to electrical systems.
• Work safely in an industrial foundry environment, following all safety policies and procedures, including PPE use and safe work practices for high-voltage and energized systems.
• Collaborate with other maintenance technicians, electricians, and production staff to minimize equipment downtime and support smooth plant operations.
• Participate in training and qualification processes, including testing to advance from learner/apprentice to qualified rate within defined timelines.

Essential Skills

• Industrial maintenance experience with a strong focus on electrical troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance.
• Hands-on experience repairing main motor drives, generators, control panels, delays, controllers, switchboards, circuit breakers, lighting circuits, resistors, and similar electrical equipment.
• Experience installing, repairing, and maintaining power transmission lines and transformers in an industrial setting.
• Experience working with high-tension substation equipment such as disconnects, switchgear, bushings, insulator slings, lightning arrestors, and phase wire grounding equipment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining DC electrical systems and motor circuits.
• Strong knowledge of motor control systems and 3-phase motors, including diagnosis and repair.
• Ability to bend, install, and repair conduit in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency in electrical wiring, splicing, and insulating wires and cables, including performing safe splices on energized lines when required.
• Ability to isolate circuits safely for repairs, including proper application of lockout/tagout procedures.
• Skill in reading, analyzing, and interpreting all types of electrical circuits and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to modify, service, install, and repair electronic devices and systems, including mill electrical equipment and control systems.
• Experience working with power and distribution control equipment, measuring and recording devices, processing and control devices, indicating devices, instruments, and gauges.
• Willingness and ability to work all shifts on a rotating three-turn schedule, including daylight, afternoon, and overnight shifts.
• Comfort working in an industrial foundry environment with heavy equipment and energy systems.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to established safety procedures and standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a maintenance technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with industrial control systems and electronic computing and control equipment.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and documentation practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional maintenance and production teams.
• Willingness to participate in a learner/apprentice program and successfully complete qualification testing within approximately four months to reach the qualified rate.
• Interest in long-term career development and advancement into higher-level technical or leadership roles.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers long-term stability within a union environment that provides excellent benefits and strong financial security. Employees receive a fully vested pension after five years, with contributions made for every hour worked, along with regular, planned annual pay increases. The benefits package is designed to be affordable and comprehensive, with low-cost medical coverage, very low-cost dental, and free vision coverage, all with no deductible. The organization values internal growth and actively promotes from within, creating clear pathways to advance into higher-level and management roles. Overtime is readily available and compensated at enhanced rates after eight hours in a day and over 40 hours in a week, as well as premium pay when scheduled on holidays. Pay is issued on a bi-weekly basis, and shift differentials are provided for afternoon and overnight shifts, further rewarding flexibility and commitment.

Work Environment

The role is based in an industrial foundry environment that operates on a rotating three-turn shift schedule. The schedule consists of Turn 1 with six days on daylight shift followed by two days off (approximately 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), Turn 2 with seven days on afternoon shift followed by two days off (approximately 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.), and Turn 3 with seven days on overnight shift followed by four days off (approximately 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.). A shift differential is paid for working on the afternoon and overnight shifts. The environment involves heavy industrial equipment, high-voltage electrical systems, and foundry conditions, requiring consistent use of appropriate personal protective equipment and adherence to strict safety procedures. Work includes both routine preventive maintenance and urgent troubleshooting, often requiring time on the production floor, in electrical rooms, and around power distribution and substation equipment. The position supports a structured pay progression, with an initial learner/apprentice rate and an opportunity to test into a higher qualified rate within a defined timeframe.

This is a Permanent position based out of Monessen, PA.

The pay range for this position is $63564.80 - $69388.80/yr.

Comprehensive Insurance: Fully integrated health plans covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision insurance administered through major networks like Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, and UMR. Low Deductibles: Employees frequently cite highly favorable low-deductible medical options compared to modern corporate standards. HSA & FSA Accounts: Provides Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) with guaranteed employer contributions added directly into employee HSA accounts each pay period. Life and Disability: Fully paid short-term disability (S&A), long-term disability protection, and basic life insurance policies. Retirement and Financial Security401(k) Matching: A highly rated corporate 401(k) retirement plan featuring competitive matching programs and automated employer core contributions. Hourly Union Retirement Accounts: For United Steelworkers (USW) members, many contracts dictate that the company pays a fixed dollar amount into a restricted Retiree Health Care Account per hour worked in lieu of traditional post-retirement medical coverage Pension Tracking: Dedicated management through the centralized Pension Service Center for workers carrying over historic pensions from acquired operations (like ArcelorMittal or AK Steel).Incentive Bonuses: Performance-based variable incentives and regular overtime opportunities tied to production metrics.⚖️ Work-Life and Corporate Perks Paid Time Off: Generous allotments of paid vacation days, personal days, and paid corporate holidays that automatically scale upward based on years of tenure. Tuition Assistance: Continuing education support and corporate tuition reimbursement programs for professional development. Corporate Discounts: Extensive employee purchase discounts on personal home/auto insurance policies, as well as 15% to 18% off cellular plans with major providers like Verizon and T-Mobile.

This is a fully onsite position in Monessen,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.