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Industrial Electrician
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An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.
$62,145 / year median in the U.S.
+2% projected growth
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Industrial Electrician Job Description This role focuses on planning, installing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of complex industrial electrical equipment and circuitry within a manufacturing environment. You will work with electric motors, digital drives, high-voltage circuits, and electrical control panels, ensuring reliable operation of plant equipment through troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and support for equipment changeovers. Essential Skills Minimum of 3 years of experience working as an industrial electrician, ideally in a manufacturing environment. Proven ability to troubleshoot using electrical diagrams and schematics. Strong experience in electrical troubleshooting of industrial equipment and machinery. Hands-on experience with control wiring, including installation, termination, and troubleshooting. Demonstrated PLC troubleshooting skills, including understanding and interpreting ladder logic and checking PLC inputs and outputs. Experience with Rockwell PLCs and familiarity with RSLogix 5000 and GE PLC platforms. Complete understanding of AC and DC circuits, including 100V, 200V, 480V, and 2300V circuitry. Experience working with 480V systems and three-phase motors. Ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot VFDs and digital drives. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and control diagrams. Experience with manufacturing equipment and machinery repair in an industrial setting. Ability to adhere to preventative maintenance schedules and complete work orders accurately. Mechanical troubleshooting skills, including work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Proficiency in using electrical measurement devices to diagnose and verify system performance. Good, stable job history demonstrating reliability and consistency in prior roles. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with servo systems and their troubleshooting. Familiarity with hydraulic systems and their interaction with electrical controls. Familiarity with pneumatic systems and their integration with industrial machinery. Experience installing and maintaining conduit and control panels in an industrial environment. Comfort working on both electrical and mechanical aspects of equipment, with the ability to interpret schematics for both disciplines. Willingness to work third shift and adapt to training on first shift during an initial probationary period. Ability to progress through skill levels or grades based on performance and hours worked. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Carlisle, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $78936.00- $82056.
- 401k, will match dollar for dollar for 3% then match 50% for next 2%
- Medical, dental and vision
- 11 Holidays
- After 1 year, you receive 2 weeks vacation, then continues accrue. $3000 Sign on Bonus Broken to tiers
- I can provide Please see notes + Attachments of 2026 Holiday Schedule + benefit Guide Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Carlisle,PA.