1st Shift Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Electrical Maintenance Technician installs, inspects, repairs, adjusts, and calibrates electrical, power, and field instrumentation systems in a heavy industrial cement and aggregates environment. This hands-on role focuses on maximizing equipment uptime, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring strict adherence to corporate and regulatory safety standards while working with low- and medium-voltage systems, automation, and process control equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, verify operation, inspect, repair, adjust, and calibrate field instrumentation devices, process control instruments, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Apply electrical theory and practical skills to work safely on low- and medium-voltage electrical systems up to 4160 volts.
• Install, trace, and terminate power and control wiring, including conduit and tray cable runs, to support plant operations.
• Perform ground checks on industrial motors and grounding circuits and accurately document all test results.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), automation systems, and instrumentation to minimize production downtime.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair complex electrical, automation, and instrumentation systems in heavy industrial and cement/aggregate production plants.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical, pneumatic, and control systems to ensure reliable and safe operation.
• Adhere strictly to company safety policies, MSHA regulations, NFPA 70E standards, and environmental requirements while performing all tasks.
• Support production by responding promptly to equipment issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other maintenance and operations personnel to plan, prioritize, and complete maintenance activities efficiently.
• Participate in on-call rotations and work alternate shifts, holidays, or overtime as needed to support continuous plant operations.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in electrical troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance in an industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience with low- and medium-voltage electrical systems up to 4160 volts.
• Strong skills in electrical troubleshooting, including three-phase power systems.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and PLC-based control systems.
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, and repair complex electrical, automation, and instrumentation systems.
• Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and automation failures, including diagnosing and resolving issues.
• Competence in preventive maintenance on electrical and industrial equipment.
• Ability to perform and document ground checks on industrial motors and grounding circuits.
• Familiarity with pneumatics in an industrial maintenance context.
• Commitment to following safety policies and regulatory requirements, including MSHA and NFPA 70E standards.
• Comfort working at heights and in a heavy industrial environment with moving machinery and variable weather conditions.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $79040.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Union offerings, $180 weekend offering when on call. Contractual pay increases. Pay increases up to $45hr. Unlimited OT. Benefits paid for and 401k matched.

This is a fully onsite position in Nazareth,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.