Electrician - Industrial - 1st Shift

Penn Color, Inc. • Hatfield, PA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for dedicated, hands-on individuals to join our growing Maintenance team as Electrician at our Hatfield, PA facility. If you take pride in your work, enjoy working with machinery, and want to be part of a family-oriented environment, Penn Color is the place for you. We offer a stable, long-term career path in a company that values its people as much as its products. You’ll be surrounded by exceptional teammates, supported by a culture built on respect and collaboration, and have the opportunity to grow in a global organization that continues to expand. What You’ll Do Install wiring, conduit systems, power supplies, lighting, and other electrical components following blueprints and technical specifications Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections to reduce downtime and extend equipment life Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic control systems using test instruments to identify faults Work with and interpret automated industrial systems, including PLC ladder logic programs Follow all electrical safety standards, codes, and company policies to maintain a safe work environment Maintain accurate records of electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance work What We’re Looking For We are seeking dependable, safety-focused individuals who are comfortable working in industrial and manufacturing environments. You’ll be successful if you have: Strong knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and industrial equipment Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints A safety-first mindset with strict adherence to lockout/tagout and electrical codes Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to work under close supervision and follow detailed instructions Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent Completion of an industrial electrician apprenticeship or trade school program Certifications State or local journeyman electrician license preferred Technical Skills Experience with electrical systems, motors, transformers, VFDs, and diagnostic tools Familiarity with PLC ladder logic and automated systems Physical & Work Environment Requirements This is a physically demanding role that requires: Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, volatile materials, and moving machinery Standing and walking for most of an 8-hour shift with frequent reaching and material handling Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling Regular lifting up to 50 lbs. and frequent lifting up to 100 lbs. Routine use of hand tools, air-powered tools, and cleaning materials Strict adherence to PPE and safety protocols Why Join Penn Color? Family-owned, people-focused work environment Strong safety culture and well-defined maintenance procedures Long-term job stability in a manufacturing setting Hands-on training and technical skill development opportunities Clear career paths into advanced maintenance and technical roles Team-driven environment where your work directly impacts equipment reliability and plant performance Penn Color, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. employer of choice! Penn Color, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. At Penn Color, it's our employees that make all the difference! Penn Color employees are... ...passionate about solving customer problems …empowered to make decisions that create value for our customers - beyond their expectations. At Penn Color, we listen, care, and invest in helping our employees build their future in a healthy and stable company. Career opportunities are created by success as a team, by business growth and by the diversity of the markets we serve. Does this resonate with you? Then Penn Color is your employer of choice. Apply today! At Penn Color, we inspire the world’s leading brands to push the boundaries of color and function. We are a third-generation, family owned, global developer and manufacturer of color and functional additive masterbatches, compounds, and liquid pigmented dispersions. The unique position that Penn Color holds in the industry makes a difference for customers: as a global leader, Penn Color is a stable and dependable partner, offering world-class knowledge, experience and capabilities; as a privately held company, Penn Color is fast, nimble, willing to take calculated risks, and easy to do business with.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and industrial equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints
• A safety-first mindset with strict adherence to lockout/tagout and electrical codes
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work under close supervision and follow detailed instructions
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an industrial electrician apprenticeship or trade school program
• Experience with electrical systems, motors, transformers, VFDs, and diagnostic tools
• Familiarity with PLC ladder logic and automated systems
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, volatile materials, and moving machinery
• Standing and walking for most of an 8-hour shift with frequent reaching and material handling
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Regular lifting up to 50 lbs. and frequent lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Routine use of hand tools, air-powered tools, and cleaning materials
• Strict adherence to PPE and safety protocols

Nice To Haves

• State or local journeyman electrician license preferred

Responsibilities

• Install wiring, conduit systems, power supplies, lighting, and other electrical components following blueprints and technical specifications
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections to reduce downtime and extend equipment life
• Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic control systems using test instruments to identify faults
• Work with and interpret automated industrial systems, including PLC ladder logic programs
• Follow all electrical safety standards, codes, and company policies to maintain a safe work environment
• Maintain accurate records of electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance work

Benefits

• Family-owned, people-focused work environment
• Strong safety culture and well-defined maintenance procedures
• Long-term job stability in a manufacturing setting
• Hands-on training and technical skill development opportunities
• Clear career paths into advanced maintenance and technical roles
• Team-driven environment where your work directly impacts equipment reliability and plant performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED