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Plant Electrician


Job Location:

Monessen, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 19 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Alumicore

Alumicore is a Pittsburgh PA based company in the aluminum melting operations industry. We work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace beverage can automotive and high-end specialty markets.

The Plant Electrician will be responsible to support the operation maintenance and continued buildout of our industrial facility. This position will work closely with maintenance operations equipment vendors and plant management to troubleshoot electrical and controls issues support equipment installation and commissioning and help keep production equipment running safely and reliably.
Because we are currently building and commissioning a new plant candidates with experience in industrial controls PLCs VFDs and automated equipment are especially desirable.

This is a shift position with 8-hour or 10-hour shift options out of our Monessen PA facility.


Essential Responsibilities:
  1. Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems on plant machinery and equipment
  2. Diagnose issues involving motors motor starters contactors relays sensors switches and control circuits
  3. Troubleshoot and maintain 480V three-phase industrial electrical systems
  4. Work with VFDs motor controls electrical control panels and automated equipment
  5. Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment I/O sensors interlocks and basic control logic
  6. Assist with startup commissioning and troubleshooting of new production equipment
  7. Work with OEMs integrators and outside contractors during equipment installation and plant expansion
  8. Perform electrical installation work for new machinery and plant improvements
  9. Run conduit pull wire terminate circuits and install electrical components as needed
  10. Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on electrical equipment
  11. Respond to equipment breakdowns and work with maintenance and operations to return equipment to service
  12. Read and interpret electrical drawings schematics control diagrams and equipment manuals
  13. Help identify recurring electrical or controls problems and recommend permanent repairs or improvements
  14. Follow plant electrical safety procedures lockout/tagout requirements and applicable electrical codes

Education and Experience Requirements:
  1. High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade training preferred.
  2. 2 years of hands-on experience in industrial or manufacturing electrical experience with a strong electrical troubleshooting ability.
  3. Experience with 480V three-phase systems.
  4. Experience with motos VFDs starters sensors relays and industrial controls.
  5. Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot control circuits
  6. Basic computer proficiency preferred.
  7. Strong attention to detail with the ability to enforce quality and safety standards consistently.
  8. Ability to read and interpret blueprints schematics repair manuals and technical literature.
Working Conditions:
  1. Work in a physically demanding high-heat deadline-driven and production-focused setting.
  2. Working is performed in an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to noise moving equipment heat dust materials from operational area molten metal and extreme temperature variations.
  3. Regular outside work required with exposure to weather conditions of extreme cold and extreme heat.
  4. Prolonged standing and walking throughout the shift and must be comfortable working from ladders scaffolding or elevated platforms when required.
  5. Frequent lifting pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs. Climbing stairs and working at varying heights as required.
  6. See hear talk and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and visual acuity; kneel sit stand walk bend crouch stoop reach pull push and other similar repetitive tasks requiring physical activity.
  7. Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
  8. Willing and able to work overtime when needed.
  9. Valid drivers license preferred.

Alumicore is committed to cultivating a workplace where diverse voices perspectives and experiences help drive our innovation and success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin disability protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic. Alumicore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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