
Electrical Technician
ROCHESTER, NYJob$27.72–41.58/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
The Electrical Technician conducts electrical assembly and testing on electromechanical equipment. The role includes setting up test equipment and panels, testing and repairing failures, and documenting readings and conditions. The technician wires motors and panels to machine schematics, loads software and firmware, and troubleshoots electrical and mechanical issues. The posting requires a high school diploma or equivalent and prefers two years of relevant experience.
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Full job description
Gorbel's mission is simple: We improve people's lives. That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We're on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes - and we're looking for people like you to join us in that mission. We're currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York. Work Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Job Description: The Electrical Technician is responsible for conducting electrical assembly and tests on electromechanical equipment. Set up testing equipment and panels in accordance to test run specifications. Test, troubleshoot, and repair failures. Document test readings and test conditions. Responsibilities: Complete electrical assembly including wiring motors and electrical panels to machine schematics Loading software and firmware on the system per job order Perform specific testing of equipment Isolate electronic failures using AC/DC circuit troubleshooting using a multimeter Accurately complete test documentation and paperwork All other duties as assigned by management Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required 2 years relevant experience preferred Familiarity wiring panels, completing electrical connections Familiarity with AC/DC circuits including motors and circuit boards Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues Computer knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and other computer programs Ability to participate in data entry Ability to read tape measure Ability to read a blue print Ability to use hand tools requiring dexterity Must be able to communicate effectively with factory supervision Work Environments: ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Able to stand (75%); walk (20%); stoop, kneel or crouch (5%), as required. Able to climb portable ladders Able to wear safety glasses and foot protection throughout shift. Able to wear hearing protectors (ear plugs) throughout the shift while working in an environment with moderate noise levels. Gorbel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-924-6204. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Gorbel, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Electrical Technician: Min $27.72 - Max $41.58 Electrical Technician, Sr: Min $29.40 - Max $44.10 #HP Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,081 open Electrical Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$27.72–41.58/hr
- New York median$28–38/hr33 hourly ranges
- US median$31–39/hr442 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $34.65/hr, is 7% above the New York median midpoint ($32/hr) — in the middle half of Electrical Technician hourly ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 46 open Electrical Technician jobs in New York and 1,081 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- Gorbel, Inc. (this employer)7 open
- GE Vernova4 open
- Power-Flo Technologies3 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Electrical Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (729 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 526 of the 1,081 open Electrical Technician jobs (49%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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