Controls and Power Systems Maintenance Technician
Location: Downingtown, PA
Is this you?
- Do you solve electrical problems fast—across 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems—without compromising safety?
- Can you read a schematic, design a control circuit, and bring a PLC-controlled line back online under pressure?
- Are you comfortable with NEC-driven work practices, OSHA-compliant lockout/tagout, and precise alignments?
- Will you mentor others, coordinate with supervisors, and lead by example during plant emergencies?
If so, you’ll thrive in this role.
Role challenges you’ll own
- Apply electrical theory, NEC knowledge, and material properties to maintain and improve industrial systems.
- Start up and shut down equipment per company procedures and OSHA requirements.
- Use electrical test gear to pinpoint defects in wiring, switches, motors, and related equipment.
- Service electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuits, and printed circuit boards.
- Measure, cut, thread, pull, and install conduit; safely use hand and power tools.
- Install conduits, transformers, pull boxes, and switches.
- Service and repair starters, motors, and diverse electrical apparatus.
- Fabricate parts not commercially available using standard machine and hand tools.
- Assess conditions and perform running adjustments, repairs, and overhauls.
- Troubleshoot and repair electric controls, motor control centers, and PLCs.
- Install/repair electrical equipment; design control circuits; install electrical wiring.
- Identify equipment/material needs; read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
- Coordinate with Maintenance and Production Supervisors/Managers to meet project goals.
- Assist in training and skill-building for maintenance staff and production associates.
- Maintain demonstrated proficiency aligned with role expectations.
- Participate in plant emergencies and maintain required certifications/training to respond.
- Provide leadership consistent with all safety programs.
What you’ll need to bring
- 5 years journey-level experience in industrial maintenance (installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial equipment).
- Ability to read and understand safety protocols and equipment manuals written in English.
- Ability to interpret blueprints/schematics and resolve root causes of failures.
- Knowledge of low and high voltage systems and basic wiring principles.
- Experience with precision equipment alignment.
- Hands-on with fabrication, installation, and maintenance of production/support equipment (arc welders, oxy‑acetylene torches, saws, drills, grinders, pumps, engines).
- Meets all testing/training requirements.
- Proficiency in mechanical troubleshooting and electrical troubleshooting, including 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems.
Pay, shift, and benefits
- Starting pay: $34.35/hour
- Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision; Prescription drug coverage; 401K with company match; New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details); Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts; Corporate discounts
Tech you’ll work with
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Conveyor Systems