Industrial Electrician - Off Shift

Job Description

Job Description

FerroWorks, has locations in Pittsburgh, McKees Rocks, and Kutztown, PA. We have been in continuous operations since 1869, the same year the first US transcontinental railroad was completed. We have been able to meet the needs of our customers with a steady, dependable and economical supply of high-quality railroad industry products. As McConway is the original designers of the first standard automatic coupler, continued innovation and craftsmanship have and has led to a product line that includes every AAR approved coupler as well as custom coupler solutions, which are all proudly cast in the US.

Kutztown Foundry and Machine is looking for an Industrial Electrician . As an Electrical Technician , you will work with a great group of people who really care about the job you do.

Location: Kutztown, PA

Shift: Must be able to work any Shift

What you’ll do:

• Lays out, builds, tests, troubleshoots, repairs and modifies equipment or finished product electronic components, parts, switch panels, electronic equipment and systems.
• May test new equipment, troubleshoot operation and make minor adjustments to equipment.
• Performs high voltage electrical repairs (e.g., controls, relays). Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electronic, mechanical, or electrical computer-controlled equipment.
• May input or perform PLC and/or CNC programming.
• Follows all safety rules and practices.
• May be involved in safety committees or initiatives.
• Performs advanced repairs, troubleshoots electrical problems, performs preventative maintenance and testing on electrical wiring and components of production equipment and facilities infrastructure
• Installs electrical panels, relays and switches
• Reads and troubleshoots basic PLC programming

What you’ll need:

• 1 or more years of related electrical experience
• Understands principles of electricity/electrical control and understands general electrical schematics
• Fully capable of trouble shooting and testing all electrical applications
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is preferred
• Willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed

Working Conditions:

• Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds.
• This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays
• Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant

Safety Activities:

• Be aware of and observe all safety practices. Including but not limited to- Safety glasses, safety boots, hearing protection, etc… as required
• Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Benefits:

• Health & Pharmacy
• Dental & Vision
• Critical Illness
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) W/Company Match
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program