Plant Electrician – Industrial Maintenance, PLC Troubleshooting | Conshohocken

Great Bay Staffing Group•Conshohocken, PA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

A privately owned primary metals manufacturer in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, is hiring a plant electrician for a newly created position. The company has been in business for more than 60 years, is financially stable, and has low turnover. The role involves hands-on industrial electrical maintenance across the plant’s departments, including motors, drives, and PLC-controlled equipment. Compensation is $45–$50 per hour, with overtime for hours beyond 40 per week. The electrician inspects, maintains, and repairs plant machinery and equipment; troubleshoots electrical systems and PLC-controlled processes; installs and programs electrical equipment; and records testing, diagnoses, and repairs in a maintenance scheduling program. The role also includes working with electrical distribution systems and switchgear and coordinating with co-workers when needed.

Requirements

Journeyman electrician certification or 10+ years of verified experience as an industrial electrician.
Working proficiency with the National Electrical Code, Underwriters Laboratories codes, and state and local codes.
Ability to read blueprints.
Working knowledge of electrical distribution systems and switchgear.
Ability to interpret PLC ladder logic programs.
Familiarity with electrical controls, motors, AC/DC drives, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial lighting equipment.
Ability to operate high lifts and forklifts, including Toyota and Genie equipment.
Ability to work at heights and use ladders, platforms, and lifts.
Ability to stand for long periods; climb stairs; reach and stoop frequently; and lift about 50 pounds, or up to 100 pounds with a team lift.
GED or high school diploma.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, and perform preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment across the plant’s departments.
Diagnose faulty equipment operation, determine corrective action, and make repairs.
Troubleshoot electrical systems using megger, voltmeter, ammeter, and ground-locating tests, working from blueprints and schematics.
Interpret PLC ladder logic on automated processes.
Install and program electrical equipment, including starters, motors, regulators, controllers, and switches.
Measure, cut, and install wiring and conduit; install and repair cable, controls, and grounding.
Draw schematics showing where wiring and components are installed.
Work with electrical distribution systems and switchgear.
Log testing results, diagnoses, and repairs in the maintenance scheduling program.
Direct and assist co-workers when jobs call for working together.