Electrical Technician at Keystone Cement

Keystone Cement Company is actively seeking an Electrical Technician to join their team in the greater Lehigh Valley, PA area.

About Keystone Cement:

Founded in 1928, Keystone Cement produces high-quality Portland and masonry cements used in the construction of highways, bridges, and buildings. The company is committed to environmental responsibility and building a better life for its employees and the local community.

About the Role:

Keystone Cement Company is seeking an Electrical Technician to join their team. This individual is under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, installs, calibrates, maintains and repairs electrical and electronic equipment in the plant.  This individual could also suggest improvements in work methods by communication with supervisor. This person will be reporting to the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor.

This role operates on a rotating shift schedule in which the candidate must work 1^st shift, 2^nd shift, 3^rd shift, and weekends.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

·       Safety:  Understand and comply with all safety regulations.  Be able to identify and correct safety hazards; participate in regular safety training, safety topic meetings and task training.  Cooperate with all external inspectors as necessary. 

·       Troubleshoot, calibrate and repair electric and electronic circuits, equipment, controls and instrumentation as needed.

·       Interpret and work from prints, blueprints, charts, tables, work orders, verbal instructions and established practices to organize and complete assigned repair jobs.  Solve routine job problems effectively.

·       Install and modify electrical components and instruments.

·       Inspect and service electrical motors, including bearing lubrication and replacement.

·       Install power and control wiring including conduit and cable tray.

·       Locate, repair, adjust and calibrate electric and electronic recording, measuring and indicating instruments with proficiency.

·       Perform preventive maintenance on generator, traction motor, and related controls.

·       Perform PLC programming and troubleshooting.

·       Interpret and understand instruction, prints, sketches and wiring diagrams.

·       Responsible for housekeeping and clean-up of immediate work areas or in other areas conjunction with assigned duties. 

·       Perform de-minimum clean-up with non-mobile equipment if work area needs to be maintained to get a job done.

·       Operation of various mobile equipment.

·       Responsible for documentation associated with job duties.

·       As required assist in major plant repair projects.

·       As required attend and participates in company sponsored training.

Ideal Candidate:

·       At least 5+ years of experience in an electrical tech role; preferably in the heavy industrial environment

·       Must successfully complete on-the-job training provided by the designated department supervisor or otherwise qualified employee

·       Must be able to demonstrate proficiency by passing electrical qualifications test

Physical Requirements:

·       Respirator use. 

·       Exposure to dust, noise, high temperatures, high elevations, and all types of weather conditions

·       Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure. 

·       Work requires pushing tool carts and carrying toolboxes, walking over rough surfaces; climbing ladders; lifting and handling tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.; working at elevated heights; and regularly working in awkward positions, in confined spaces and frequently bending and crouching.

Additional Important Information & Offerings:

·       On-site, 40hr work week; Rotating shift schedules (1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, and weekend)

·       $33.24 per hour pay rate

·       Medical/Dental/Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance 

·       401(k) plan with company match

·       Generous Holiday Schedule & PTO

·       Very positive, supportive, and collaborative company culture environment