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Nuclear Energy, Power Generation, Industrial Manufacturing, Engineering Services

Electronic Technician

Madison, PAOnsiteFull Time$50–$55 /hrPosted 8 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • I&C field work
  • installing
  • calibrating
  • maintaining
  • repairing
  • instrumentation
  • control circuits
  • PLC
  • sensors
  • automated process control systems

Nice to have

  • military background
  • electronics technicians
  • avionics specialists
  • mechanical aptitude
  • ZAP EDM
  • similar sinker/wire EDM

Role summary

WECTEC Staffing Services is seeking an Electronics Technician to support operations and maintenance of EDM equipment, with cross-training for generalized I&C field work. Responsibilities include installing, calibrating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing instrumentation, control circuits, PLCs, sensors, and automated process control systems. The role involves operating and programming ZAP EDM sinker machines, ensuring compliance with engineering and production teams, documenting maintenance activities, performing electronic testing using various equipment, and interpreting technical drawings. Field cable installation is required. Training will be provided in July 2026 at Westinghouse Waltz Mill, followed by assignments at various nuclear sites. A strong military background in electronics is preferred, along with mechanical aptitude and familiarity with precision equipment. A High School diploma or equivalent is required, with 2+ years of similar work experience preferred.

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

The Electronics Technician will perform a variety of tasks. You will be trained primarily to support operations and maintenance of EDM equipment. You will be cross trained for other job assignments to include supporting generalized I&C field work.

Training will be held in July 2026 at the Westinghouse Waltz Mill facility in Madison, PA. Work assignments will follow - you will travel to various nuclear sites to perform the required work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform I&C tasks to include installing, calibrating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing instrumentation, control circuits, PLC's, sensors and automated process control systems.
  • Operate, set up and program ZAP EDM sinker machines for precision manufacturing
  • Ensure compliance with engineering and production teams to support manufacturing operations
  • Document maintenance activities and maintain equipment logs
  • Perform instrumentation testing using digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and customer supplier equipment/simulators.
  • Interpret drawings and implement test procedures.
  • Operate electronic and electrical test equipment.
  • Read and follow drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assemble/testing electronics units, applying knowledge of basic electronic theory and components.
  • Learn, understand, and practice the appropriate quality, health, and safety procedures applicable to each work assignment.

Qualifications:

  • Strong military background with experience in electronics work is preferred (Electronics Technicians, Avionics Specialists or similar).
  • Must have strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with precision equipment.
  • Familiarity with ZAP EDM or similar sinker/wire EDM is a major plus.
  • We require a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent job experience.
  • We prefer 2+ years of similar work experience.
  • Field cable installation work is required.

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

  • Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $50/hour to $55/hour.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com

Get connected with WECTEC Staffing Services on social media: LinkedIn

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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