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Plant Maintenance Electrician, Controls & Instrumentation

OtterBase Inc

Leola, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analog Circuit Design, Analysis Skills, Blueprints, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Digital Circuit Design, Documentation, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Hardware Configuration Management, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Ladder Logic, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, Microprocessor, National Electrical Code, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Record Keeping, Regulations, Retrofit, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Software Configuration Management
LOCATION
Leola, PA
POSTED
12 days ago

Are you the problem-solver others call when production stops?

If you thrive on finding the fault, stabilizing the process, and documenting the fix, this role is built for you. You'll support the entire facility by ensuring electrical and control systems run safely, efficiently, and reliably in a high-speed manufacturing setting.

You will

  • Hit performance goals across safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service
  • Comply with safety policies, regulatory standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment
  • Read, interpret, and draft wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints
  • Support power and control circuits plus pneumatics, hydraulics, and pressure/temperature controls
  • Program and troubleshoot PLCs using ladder and basic logic
  • Perform simple analog/digital circuit design and configure microprocessor-based systems
  • Install, maintain, and repair conduit, wiring, and electrical devices
  • Connect machinery to power supplies accurately and safely
  • Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
  • Maintain precise records: work orders, downtime/breakdown reports, and modification logs
  • Update schematics to match system changes
  • Plan wiring layouts for new equipment and retrofits
  • Assemble and test electrical components before installation
  • Diagnose atypical electrical faults, including power-quality issues

You have

  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 5 years of experience repairing industrial electrical equipment or machinery, or equivalent education/training
  • Expertise reading and creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints
  • Hands-on PLC programming with ladder/basic logic
  • In-depth knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and instrumentation
  • Solid understanding of industrial control systems and related mechanical concepts
  • Experience working with microprocessor hardware/software configurations
  • Ability to execute basic analog and digital circuit design
  • Strong analytical troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Good visual acuity with accurate color differentiation

About the Company

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OtterBase Inc