Plant Automation & Power Distribution Technician

Who are we?
Summit Service Solutions is a skilled trades staffing partner with 20+ years supporting construction and manufacturing. We’re placing a technician for a long-term role at a manufacturing site in Lancaster, PA.

What’s the offer?
Full-time, first shift with pay at $30–$35/hour, based on experience.

Why this role?

• Want to take a new production line from bare floor to first article?
• Enjoy wiring panels, landing I/O, and validating sensors before the run?
• Like solving control faults quickly so the next pallet ships on time?

What you’ll take on

Industrial power

• Install/modify distribution systems
• Set switchgear, transformers, disconnects, MCCs, and panels
• Run feeders and branch circuits for new machines
• Confirm voltage, phase rotation, and loads

Equipment and lines

• Connect and commission production equipment
• Relocate and reconnect existing assets
• Install motors, VFDs, control panels, and enclosures
• Pull and terminate power/control conductors
• Diagnose electrical/control issues to limit downtime

Automation

• Install and integrate PLC-controlled systems (Siemens)
• Wire sensors, limit switches, photo eyes, and field devices
• Verify communications and signal integrity
• Test and prove out equipment performance

Safety

• Electrical testing and system verification
• Comply with NEC, OSHA, LOTO, and GMP
• Maintain a safe, clean, production-ready area
• Perform preventive maintenance as needed

Experience in high-throughput environments—plastics, food & beverage, packaging, pharmaceutical, or similar—is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 6+ years as an industrial/manufacturing electrician
• Fluent with prints: blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams
• Journeyman/Master license preferred
• Valid driver’s license; reliable transportation
• Own basic hand and electrical tools

Eligibility

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen (We are a drug-free company)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Core competencies

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills; PLC Programming Experience
• Electrical Schematics; Electrical Schematic Reading
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills; Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
• Electrical Installation; Electrical Panel Installation
• National Electrical Code (NEC)
• PLC Wiring Experience; Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Conduit Pulling; Conduit Bending
• Rigid Metal Conduit (RMT); Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT); Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC)
• Industrial Electrical Experience; Industrial Electrical Systems
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
• Blueprint Reading

Tools & tech

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) — Siemens

Benefits and extras

Eligible employees may receive:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits: Life, Disability, Limited Medical

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Next steps

Want stability, growth, and hands-on impact? Apply now or call 717-626-4410 for more information.