Now hiring for an Electrical Technician - Direct Hire
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Pay Rate: $37.00 - $39.00 per hour
Schedule: 11:30 PM - 7:30 AM
Fix What's Broken. Keep What Works. Get Paid Like a Pro.Looking for Electrical Technician jobs in Bethlehem where your technical skills keep equipment operating at its best? This opportunity allows you to troubleshoot problems, perform repairs, and help maintain the systems that keep production moving safely and efficiently.
Education Requirements
- Associate Degree or Specialized Diploma in Electronics, Electromechanical Technology, or related field preferred
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of manufacturing maintenance experience in electrical, electronics, and industrial controls
- Advanced knowledge of PLCs, servo drives, HMIs/OITs, instrumentation, and industrial automation systems
- Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications
- Experience developing, managing, and implementing capital projects
- Ability to read and interpret electrical prints, P&IDs, and block diagrams
- Experience coordinating contractors and supporting manufacturing operations
Job Duties
- Provide high-level electrical and industrial controls support in a fast-paced automated manufacturing environment
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLC-controlled production equipment and facility systems
- Design, program, test, and commission industrial automation and control systems
- Lead equipment modernization projects to replace obsolete controls and improve reliability
- Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime and maintenance costs
- Create and maintain electrical schematics, software backups, panel schedules, and technical documentation
- Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
- Support equipment procurement, site acceptance testing, and capital project execution
- Lead preventive maintenance activities on electrical infrastructure, transformers, and high-voltage equipment
- Ensure compliance with NEC, NEMA, NFPA, OSHA, UL, and other applicable safety standards
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, facilities maintenance, or a related technical environment is preferred.
- Experience performing preventative maintenance programs and responding to equipment breakdowns is beneficial.
- Knowledge of PLCs, electrical controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, or fabrication is considered an asset.
- Individuals who demonstrate strong troubleshooting abilities, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement are well positioned for success as a Electrical Technician.
Physical Capabilities
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and work in a variety of industrial environments throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift equipment, tools, and replacement parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to safely work around moving machinery while following established safety procedures.
- Manual dexterity to operate tools, perform repairs, and inspect equipment.
Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
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