Electrical Maintenance Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania
Electrical Maintenance Technician jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently active, with demand concentrated in manufacturing, utilities, food processing, and chemical production facilities that anchor the state's industrial base at every level from entry-level to senior maintenance lead. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown are the primary hiring metros, where employers like Hershey, PPG Industries, and Air Products maintain large facility footprints requiring ongoing electrical maintenance teams. The most in-demand specialties include PLC troubleshooting, industrial motor control, and preventive maintenance programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join our team as a Maintenance technician. Work independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks to include troubleshooting issues, repairing failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensuring maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness. All tasks will be performed while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company, including safety.
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Essential Functions
- Setup, install, adjust, repair, and maintain production equipment, including conveyors, motors, gear boxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, and automation systems (PLC, HMIs, industrial instruments and sensors), variable frequency drives, pumps, electrical cabinets, HVAC, air compressors, lifting equipment, building maintenance, etc.
- Equipment Maintenance - Perform routine, predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Inspect regularly and as needed to ensure proper operation.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options. Implement effective solutions.
- Operation Monitoring - Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure the production line and auxiliary machinery are working properly with maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Including routine inspection rounds.
- Operation and Control - Control the operation of equipment or systems
- Medium and low voltage electrical troubleshooting.
- Participate in plant safety, health, and environmental programs.
- Completes training by supervisor.
- Complies with all safety and company policies and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Support, design, and execute minor and major projects.
- Keep tools and shop equipment well maintained, as well as housekeeping.
Pay is based on experience.
- Design – effective knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Mechanical – effective knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Computers – effective knowledge of computer hardware and software
- Electrical and electronics – effective knowledge of industrial electrical/electronic equipment and systems
- Judgment and Decision Making – consideration of the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Able to work in time sensitive and sometimes stressful situations.
- Able to work independently, prioritize tasks and do research to find answers in some cases with little guidance.
- Able to follow directions, procedures, and guidelines as directed by supervisor.
- Able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment with outdoor exposure.
- Available to work overtime, weekends, and changing shifts, as needed.
- Must have a high level of attention to detail.
- Must be organized, thorough, reliable, and dependable.
- High School diploma or equivalent. 2 Year technical degree (preferred).
- Certifications are not required, although they can be useful as a means of demonstrating the ability to handle the rigors of the job effectively.
- Industrial electricity or Industrial Automation maintenance background required.
- Capability to manage problems related to automated production plants and machinery.
- 3+ year's maintenance experience in a manufacturing capacity.
- Demonstrable computer abilities, Windows (Word and Excel), Internet and email, and other relevant applications.
- Demonstrable Advanced Analytical/Troubleshooting Skills, including PLC, Electrical, Mechanical, and other related systems, shop tools, and industrial equipment.
Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high-noise environments, chemicals used in the process, and extreme temperatures. The facility is an industrial manufacturing plant.
This position is designated safety sensitive.
Join our team as a Maintenance technician. Work independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks to include troubleshooting issues, repairing failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensuring maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness. All tasks will be performed while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company, including safety.
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Essential Functions
- Setup, install, adjust, repair, and maintain production equipment, including conveyors, motors, gear boxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, and automation systems (PLC, HMIs, industrial instruments and sensors), variable frequency drives, pumps, electrical cabinets, HVAC, air compressors, lifting equipment, building maintenance, etc.
- Equipment Maintenance - Perform routine, predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Inspect regularly and as needed to ensure proper operation.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options. Implement effective solutions.
- Operation Monitoring - Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure the production line and auxiliary machinery are working properly with maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Including routine inspection rounds.
- Operation and Control - Control the operation of equipment or systems
- Medium and low voltage electrical troubleshooting.
- Participate in plant safety, health, and environmental programs.
- Completes training by supervisor.
- Complies with all safety and company policies and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Support, design, and execute minor and major projects.
- Keep tools and shop equipment well maintained, as well as housekeeping.
Pay is based on experience.
- Design – effective knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Mechanical – effective knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Computers – effective knowledge of computer hardware and software
- Electrical and electronics – effective knowledge of industrial electrical/electronic equipment and systems
- Judgment and Decision Making – consideration of the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Able to work in time sensitive and sometimes stressful situations.
- Able to work independently, prioritize tasks and do research to find answers in some cases with little guidance.
- Able to follow directions, procedures, and guidelines as directed by supervisor.
- Able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment with outdoor exposure.
- Available to work overtime, weekends, and changing shifts, as needed.
- Must have a high level of attention to detail.
- Must be organized, thorough, reliable, and dependable.
- High School diploma or equivalent. 2 Year technical degree (preferred).
- Certifications are not required, although they can be useful as a means of demonstrating the ability to handle the rigors of the job effectively.
- Industrial electricity or Industrial Automation maintenance background required.
- Capability to manage problems related to automated production plants and machinery.
- 3+ year's maintenance experience in a manufacturing capacity.
- Demonstrable computer abilities, Windows (Word and Excel), Internet and email, and other relevant applications.
- Demonstrable Advanced Analytical/Troubleshooting Skills, including PLC, Electrical, Mechanical, and other related systems, shop tools, and industrial equipment.
Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high-noise environments, chemicals used in the process, and extreme temperatures. The facility is an industrial manufacturing plant.
This position is designated safety sensitive.
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical maintenance technician jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Pennsylvania-based candidates with an electrician license or journeyperson credential are strongly preferred
- Associate degree or vocational certificate in electrical technology or industrial maintenance
- Three or more years of hands-on experience in industrial or manufacturing electrical maintenance
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
- Working knowledge of PLCs, variable frequency drives, and automated control systems
- Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on three-phase electrical equipment
Electrical Maintenance Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical maintenance technician in Pennsylvania?
Most employers in Pennsylvania require a combination of formal education and a state-recognized electrical credential. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry oversees electrical licensing, and many industrial employers expect candidates to hold at least a journeyperson electrician license or an equivalent credential recognized under Pennsylvania's reciprocity agreements. Starting with an associate degree or a vocational certificate in industrial electrical technology, then completing an apprenticeship through a Pennsylvania trade program, is the most direct path into this role.
How much do electrical maintenance technicians make in Pennsylvania?
Electrical maintenance technicians in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $65,960 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $41,830 for the lowest 10% to over $89,980 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire electrical maintenance technicians in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring electrical maintenance technicians in Pennsylvania right now include ATI, R-V Industries, and UTZ Quality Foods, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's dense concentration of food manufacturing, specialty chemical, and heavy industrial facilities means steady ongoing demand well beyond any single employer.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most electrical maintenance technician jobs?
Lancaster, Brackenridge, and Hanover have the most electrical maintenance technician openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its large pharmaceutical and distribution facility clusters, Pittsburgh draws from steel-era industrial holdovers and growing advanced manufacturing, and Allentown and the broader Lehigh Valley concentrate demand around food production, logistics, and chemical processing employers that run continuous operations requiring dedicated maintenance staff.
Are there remote electrical maintenance technician jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. About 8% of electrical maintenance technician openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which reflects the hands-on nature of the role. The portions of the work most likely to shift toward remote or hybrid arrangements are technical documentation, PLC programming review, and maintenance planning coordination rather than any on-floor troubleshooting or repair duties.
How can I get hired as a electrical maintenance technician in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a registered apprenticeship program or an entry-level maintenance helper role at a Pennsylvania manufacturing or utility facility. Large employers like food and beverage processors in the Lehigh Valley and industrial distributors around Pittsburgh routinely hire maintenance assistants and facilities helpers who work alongside licensed technicians. Completing a vocational program at a Pennsylvania community college and earning a low-voltage or helper electrician credential gives candidates a concrete edge when applying without full journeyperson hours.
Where can I find and apply to electrical maintenance technician jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to electrical maintenance technician jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly from each listing.
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