Industrial Electrician

Veterans Prime, Inc.

• $80K — $90K *
Philadelphia, PA 19120In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree, military technical training, or equivalent industrial experience
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical and automated systems
  • Comfort reading schematics and technical documentation
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a steady work ethic
  • Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and digital control systems
  • Maintain and diagnose AC/DC motors, drives, PLC-based equipment, and instrumentation
  • Use meters, scopes, and diagnostic tools to identify faults
  • Read and interpret schematics, loop sheets, and technical documentation
  • Support 24/7 operations with rotating shifts and overtime
  • Follow all NFPA-70E electrical safety and plant safety procedures

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay with consistent overtime
  • Work with modern automation and control systems
  • Stable, long-term opportunity with a company investing in its facilities
  • Team-oriented environment with strong cross-shift support
  • Clear growth paths into Senior Tech, Controls Specialist, or Lead roles
Full Job Description
Overview

Industrial Electrician - Immediate Hiring Need

Compensation: $80K-$90K base + overtime opportunities

Schedule: Full-time, supporting 24/7 industrial operations

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to support plant operations through electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial equipment. This position is hands-on, fast-paced, and essential to maintaining safe and reliable production. While you may occasionally interact with control systems, this role is 90% electrical with minimal programming exposure.

Responsibilities
  • Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial electrical systems, including motors, drives, power distribution equipment, and plant wiring.
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues using strong knowledge of AC/DC motors, circuits, relays, sensors, and industrial power systems.
  • Inspect, test, and maintain electrical components using multimeters, meggers, and other diagnostic tools.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
  • Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime.
  • Assist with basic control system tasks (approx. 10% of role), such as replacing components or supporting technicians-no programming required.
  • Follow all electrical safety standards, including NFPA-70E and lockout/tagout procedures.
  • Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure equipment reliability across shifts.

Qualifications
  • Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related field; OR equivalent military/technical training; OR 1+ year of industrial electrical experience.
  • Strong understanding of electrical theory, industrial equipment, and troubleshooting methods.
  • Ability to work from technical drawings, manuals, and schematics.
  • Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with rotating shifts and overtime as needed.
  • Proven ability to diagnose issues, work independently, and maintain a high standard of safety.

Veterans strongly encouraged to apply.
* Ladders Estimates

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