Job Information
Aerotek Electrical Technician in Reading, Pennsylvania
Job Title: Electrical Technician
Job Description
Plans details of working procedure by determining replacement needs or new material required and develops a logical approach to correct problems. Analyzes circuits, wiring diagrams, and drawings to install, repair, calibrate, service, or replace electronic devices and systems. Receives wiring diagrams, specifications, and instructions from the supervisor covering emergency and scheduled repairs, installation inspection work to be performed. Performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of materials, and principles of operation of electrical equipment. Starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements. Services electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuits, printed circuits, printed circuit boards, and similar electronic devices. Installs, repairs, and maintains communication cables, power distribution systems, (Switchgear), and splices pieces as required. Fabricates parts if not commercially available, using machine and hand tools common to the trade. Determines need for, analyzes, and makes necessary running adjustments, repairs, and overhauls. Advises and cautions operators and mechanics about potential electrical problems and inherent dangers involved.
Hard Skills
Analyze and correct electrical problems
Overhaul electrical equipment and controls
Installation, programming, and start-up of Plant systems and equipment
PLC, DDC based control systems troubleshooting
Job Type
This is a permanent position.
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Work Environment
Chocolate Manufacturing environment. Frequent lifting up to 60 lbs. and standing and walking for long periods of time. Candidate must be able to work from an elevated platform. Hours are 2pm-10pm, Monday to Friday, with potential for overtime.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.