Overview: We’re looking for a dependable and motivated Electrical Technician to join our maintenance and operations team. This position involves wiring, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment throughout the facility. Technicians will work both independently and collaboratively, ensuring safety, precision, and reliability in all tasks. Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent • Prior electrical experience required • Ability to troubleshoot simple electrical circuits • Must pass an electrical skills test • Self-motivated with a positive attitude • Able to follow written and verbal instructions • Comfortable working from elevated heights (8 ft or higher) • Available for overtime as needed Key Responsibilities: C-Level (Entry): • Follow all plant and department safety rules (including PPE use) • Wire single- and three-phase motors and transformers • Troubleshoot basic electrical circuits • Assist senior technicians with maintenance and repairs • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or foreman B-Level (Intermediate): • Perform all C-Level duties plus: • Understand and wire proximity switches • Program, wire, and troubleshoot temperature controllers • Wire and set up DC drives and DC motors A-Level (Advanced): • Perform all B- and C-Level duties plus: • Program GE Series One PLCs • Order required parts for assigned projects • Troubleshoot most electrical and control issues in the plant • Take ownership of problems until resolved Tools & Equipment Used: • Volt-Ohm meter, clamp-on amp meter, hand tools, calculator • Forklift (training provided if needed) Physical Requirements: • Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting (5–50 lbs) • Ability to work from ladders or elevated areas • Good vision and color differentiation for wiring tasks • Normal hearing for equipment operation and troubleshooting Work Environment: • Indoor and outdoor conditions, may be exposed to heat, cold, noise, and industrial hazards • Work around moving machinery, electrical currents, oils, and cutting fluids • Must be safety-conscious and follow all plant procedures Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $25.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off Ability to Commute: • Lewistown, PA 17044 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Lewistown, PA 17044: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Clayton is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance. Why Clayton? Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more. As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program. Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women. At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members. Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Business Unit - B00018 Clayton Manufacturing
See More Details >>FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts. About the Opportunity This is an open position with FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp [PN]. Job Summary Performs duties in connection with the installation, removal, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of energized and de-energized overhead and underground electric transmission and distribution substation equipment. Performs other work as assigned. Performs duties such as: • Under direct supervision, preforms the assigned work in overhauling, calibration, and testing of new and in-service equipment. • Becoming proficient in the skills of wiring checkout; operational substation switching; testing, calibration, installation of overcurrent and ground relays; the application of programmable logic controllers; basic SCADA systems; the setup, commissioning and teardown of mobile substations; all breakers, switchers, MOABs and airbreak switches, instrument transformers, load tap changers; testing, calibration, and installation of regulators; network transformers, interrupters, and protectors; and comprehensive troubleshooting and functional testing of substation equipment and systems. • Interpreting and working from basic construction drawings, wiring drawings, and schematics, manufacturers’ instruction manuals and equipment specifications. • Demonstrating the preparation of written reports and records in connection with work performed, problems encountered, solutions achieved and data all recorded in a neat, accurate, and concise manner. Also the ability to make field sketches of installed or in-service equipment, wiring, and connections. • Cleaning up liquid spills, smoke, fire, and water-damaged material, and other equipment damage according to the FirstEnergy Accident Prevention Handbook, including procedures mandated by city, state, federal, and Company regulations. • Demonstrating the ability to provide timely, courteous and helpful assistance, when required, in customer substations in switching, repairing, and replacing damaged or faulty equipment. • Demonstrating the ability to replace defective devices, components, or connectors and repairing, assembling, erecting, and installing equipment, hardware, and accessories in a safe, efficient, and proper manner, demonstrating proper use of equipment and tools, as assigned. • Receiving and incorporating instruction in equipment operation and the proper performance of work from higher classification employees, supervisors or other management, assisting in organizing and planning the assigned work, as directed; participating in daily job briefing sessions with the crew to coordinate and ensure the safe completion of the work. • Keeping work area in good order and cleaning up after completion of the work. • Working closely with and interacting with other elements of the Region and Corporation in overlapping work areas in a manner that is useful, efficient, and productive. • Assisting in assignments in connection with the new or replacement installation, adjustment, inspection, repair, and removal of designated substation systems, underground cable/termination and equipment, including switching instructions from Dispatchers. • Assisting in assignments, through all voltage levels, in connection with energized circuits and electrically-isolated transmission circuits in substations, which are adjacent or in close proximity to energized transmission and distribution circuits. • Assisting in the assigned work in inspection, testing, calibrating, maintaining, installing, removing of substation supervisory batteries, chargers, and associated equipment and emergency generators. • Maintaining, repairing, and installing of all electrical equipment including, but not limited to, circuit breakers, voltage regulators, transformers, load tap changers, rotating equipment, capacitor banks, batteries, switches, and various relay and control equipment; including underground vault systems and equipment, as assigned, and communications equipment as requested by other areas. • Maintaining, repairing, and installing of all substation structures including, but not limited to, steel structures, bus, insulators, conduit, panel boxes, fence, stone, and yard work activities to include climbing structural steel and major equipment. • Maintaining, repairing, and installing of buildings, vaults, and manholes. • Performing machining, welding, brazing, and cutting operations. • Under close supervision, performing switching and grounding on high voltage equipment; under directive supervision, perform less complex switching. • Inspecting manholes and vaults. • Assist in the operating of field test equipment including ductor, hi-pot tester, breaker travel analyzer, TTR, megger, TCG monitor, confined space monitor, and phasing sticks. • Excavation of manholes and vaults, shoring and forming walls, pouring and finishing concrete structures and foundations, laying up brick and block and other masonry tasks. • Operating booms, cranes, bucket trucks, and other aerial lift equipment. • Checking voltage and specific gravity of control storage batteries; making minor repairs and performing maintenance work on batteries such as cleaning and greasing terminals and replacing connectors. • Performing shop maintenance, repair, and test activities on distribution transformers, voltage regulators, oil switches, reclosers, and similar equipment. • Performing the duties of a Substation Electrician A and other duties as assigned of an equivalent skill level. Qualifications Must meet the Company’s requirements as to the General Qualifications, and in addition: • Must have attending training school for Substation Electrician A and successfully completed required examination. • Must have high school diploma or GED. • Must have a valid CDL Class A. • Must promote and interact harmoniously, under regular and emergency situations, with fellow employees, other Company employees, and customers. • Must have a telephone and respond regularly of planned overtime and call-outs, as required. • Must satisfactorily progress in and complete required training courses as required by the Company. • Must have a knowledge of and comply with the local, state and federal motor vehicle laws and must meet the Company's driving requirements. • Must have demonstrated aptitude for and skill in the performance of the assigned duties as Substation Electrician A. Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time. Safety Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards. Position Classification Nonexempt FirstEnergy Human Resources Team
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Lewistown, PA, typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. This apprenticeship lasts about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The average wage for electricians in Lewistown, PA, is approximately $943 per week, with an annual overtime average of $48,000. With a population of around 50,000, the demand for skilled electricians is steadily growing, offering a promising career path with strong earning potential.
