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Maintenance Electrician
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Ridley Park, PA
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The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship/clearance.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting says it won’t sponsorIts own wording says sponsorship is unavailable.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Maintenance Electrician Company: Boeing Defense is looking for a Maintenance Electrician A to support the Ridley Park, PA location. Position Responsibilities: • Layout, assembles, install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems in an industrial plant. Use blueprints and knowledge of trade practice to determine routing of wires and conduit, location of such typical units as switches, outlets, junction boxes, transformers in conformance with underwriters’ specifications, Commonwealth and municipal ordinances and codes. Complete and/or process paper work pertinent to equipment records and maintenance. • Make installations and any needed repair work by performing such typical work as cutting, bending, threading, conduit; selecting, cutting, stripping, wiring, installing and connecting wires. • Install, test, and trouble-shoot such typical equipment on medium and high voltage equipment, gear, motor control centers, motors, transformers, elevators, cranes, electronic instruments, relays, and or time controls, safety devices, electrical units on mobile equipment and machine tool controls. • Locate and correct malfunctions in electrical systems including work on hot lines, when directly ordered by supervision (this is only to be done in extreme emergencies) and includes use of ladders and/or scaffolding; rebuild motors; operate any plant electrical equipment used in installation and repair work. • Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of trade practice as related to electrical installations and maintenance. Must know wiring, electrical fixture, motor, and transformer capacities and be familiar with applicable specifications, ordinances, and codes. Perform periodic maintenance on all building and production equipment. • Give instruction to other temporary assigned employees and assist Maintenance personnel in other occupations. Perform work in accordance with oral and written instructions from management and in conformance with company standards of safety, workmanship, and good housekeeping practices. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location option. Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements: This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Basic Qualifications (Required): • Must have the ability to work any shift • Electrical apprenticeship program • Electrical higher education (Certification) • 3+ years of electronic/electrical experience in any of the following fields: machine tool maintenance, industrial electronic and/or electrical maintenance field, or military electronic/electrical system maintenance. • 3+ years of National Electrical Code (NEC) experience. Preferred Qualifications: • High school diploma/GED and/or vocational/trade school training preferred Shift: 2nd Shift (Subject to change based on the needs of the business) Relocation: This position is located in a location that does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies . This is an Hourly position governed by the UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement Applicants must apply before 10/12/2026 to be considered for the position Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Not Applicable Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Export Control Requirem