Maintenance Electrician
Carlisle Companies · Carlisle, PA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Carlisle Companies (industrial) in Carlisle, PA. Crawling – while working under machinery such as the 100’ windup or the ASBM.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding, SAP
- Openings
- 4 with this title at this site
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $55k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 130 maintenance technician openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Pennsylvania plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 140 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (4+ years)
Typical $75k–$116k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 52%
- ✓ PLC 35%
- ✓ Welding 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Carlisle Companies in Carlisle
4 other open roles at this site · 5 people we found in reliability roles at Carlisle Companies.
- Controls Technician · Controls · Technician
- Reliability Engineer · Reliability
- Electrical Controls Technician · Controls · Technician
- R&D Process Engineer · Process
Full description from Carlisle CompaniesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Install, maintain, and repair electrical motors, drives, and control panels
- ◆Troubleshoot electrical issues, including PLC programming and digital drive operations
- ◆Maintain and install electrical services for plant lighting, HVAC, and equipment
- ◆Perform preventative maintenance and machine changeovers
- ◆Maintain the boiler room and calibrate scales/equipment
- ◆Complete required paperwork and follow safety procedures (Lockout/Tagout, NFPA70E)
- ◆Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and process optimizations
Education & Experience
- ✓Education:
- ✓Completion of an accredited (8,000 hour) apprenticeship program, technical school program, or college degree in the electrical field
- ✓All classifications of electricians will be required to attend, participate, and complete continuing education, including seminars and training sessions both in and out of the plant as directed and planned by their Shift Crew Leader or Maintenance supervisor, as a condition of employment in this position
- ✓Experience:
- ✓4+ years of electrical experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment including a familiarity with PLC programming, operation of digital drives, and setup, and maintenance of complicated electrical equipment
Requirements
- ✓Climbing – while on ladders and stars to get to the mezzanine
- ✓Balancing – while working from scissor lifts
- ✓Stooping, Kneeling, & Crouching – while working on electrical cabinets, control panels, and motors mounted on the floor
- ✓Crawling – while working under machinery such as the 100’ windup or the ASBM
- ✓Reaching – must be able to reach above shoulder level
- ✓Standing – must be able to stand for the majority of the shift
- ✓Walking – must be able to walk to and from different areas of the plant and areas of the Carlisle Campus
- ✓Pushing – while moving heavy equipment on carts and when changing rolls
- ✓Pulling – while operating come-a-longs, conduit benders, lifting equipment, and tools to the roof with a rope
- ✓Lifting – must be able to lift up to 60lbs
- ✓Sight – must be able to see and recognize hazards and warnings
- ✓Talking & Hearing – must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, management, team members, and other employees across the Carlisle Campus
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Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) is seeking an experienced Electrician Grade 4MA to join our 2nd shift team i n Carlisle, PA . This role involves planning, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex electrical systems and equipment, including motors, digital drives, high-voltage circuits, and control panels. The ideal candidate will have extensive electrical experience in an industrial setting, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety and continuous learning. If you are a highly skilled Electrician Grade 4MA looking for a 2nd shift opportunity with competitive pay and career advancement potential, apply today!
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- •Knowledge:
- •Complete understanding of AC/DC current 100, 200, 480, and 2300V circuitry
- •Familiarity with PLC programming, HMI’s, sensors, level controls, and AC/DC drives
- •Pneumatic and hydraulic system operation
- •General understanding of plant processes and equipment operations
- •General understanding of electrical safety principles such as Lockout/Tagout and NFPA70E
- •Skills:
- •Reading and comprehension of maintenance manuals, motor nameplate information, work orders, preventative maintenance schedules, and identification of power disconnects, breakers, and valves
- •Mathematical calculations including amperage, wattage, resistance, volt amps, calibration setups, and measuring materials
- •Writing out work orders, preventative maintenance worksheets, machine operation reports, and daily work reports
- •Entering comments and generating work orders electronically through the SAP CMMS system
- •Operating and interpreting data recorders
- •Operating shop equipment
- •Welding & Soldering
- •Operating and installing electrical measurement devices
- •Abilities:
- •Working as a member of a team
- •Communicating effectively with team members, supervisors, management, and other employees in the plant.
Physical
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- •Safety shoes, gloves, and glasses
- •Hearing protection
- •Respirators (as required for chemical use)