Electrical Technician

Post Consumer Brands • Bloomsburg, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Technician works on site at Post Consumer Brands’ Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility, helping keep production equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently. The role installs, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs electrical and electronic systems throughout the plant while supporting quality, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement. It is a hands-on position for an experienced electrical maintenance professional who can diagnose control-system issues, perform quality repairs with minimal downtime, and collaborate with operations and maintenance partners.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and five years of experience installing, repairing, and maintaining major electrical control systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
• Working knowledge of electrical theory and calculations.
• Knowledge of high-voltage systems, motor controls, lighting controls, generators, automatic transfer switches, variable frequency drives, and uninterruptible power supplies.
• Ability to install equipment and associated conduit and wiring.
• Knowledge of mechanical concepts, including structures, physics, and equipment operation.
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA standards and the National Electrical Code.
• Ability to use computer-based tools, including word-processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Completion of NFPA 70E safety training within the past three years, or ability to complete the course within three months of assignment.
• Current platform-lift and forklift operator licenses, or ability to obtain and maintain them through required training.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair processing equipment and electrical components throughout the plant.
• Diagnose and repair motors, panels, controls, soft starts, vision inspection equipment, programmable controllers, control circuitry, bar-coding equipment, variable frequency drives, and printing equipment.
• Repair or replace mechanical components associated with electrical equipment, including gear reducers, roller chains, and sprockets.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and identify potential component failures before they cause production downtime.
• Complete parts requisitions, repair orders, work logs, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow safety policies, regulations, quality standards, and current good manufacturing practice requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and leave equipment and workspaces orderly after repairs or tasks.
• Participate in required training and stay current on equipment improvements, process changes, and maintenance procedures.
• Support assigned plant areas as needed and recommend practical equipment modifications to improve reliability or efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED