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Aerotek is hiring a Maintenance Electrician for a manufacturing facility in Southaven, MS. This is a 6 month contract to hire role offering $35-$42/hr depending on experience. Please apply for immediate consideration.

1st shift: 7am-330pm

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician with expertise in motors, gearboxes, electrical components, high-speed packaging equipment, fillers, augers, labelers, mixers, conveyors, PLC controls, and robotics controls.

Responsibilities

+ Monitor and maintain all assigned equipment.

+ Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments.

+ Dismantle machines for repair using appropriate tools and equipment.

+ Reassemble machines after completing repairs or maintenance work.

+ Perform preventive maintenance to ensure equipment longevity.

+ Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify causes of errors or defects.

+ Observe equipment operations to determine efficiency and detect problems.

+ Inspect or test damaged machine parts, mark defective areas, and advise supervisors on repair needs.

+ Record repair and machine maintenance data accurately.

+ Read work orders and specifications to identify machines requiring repair.

+ Collaborate with coworkers to repair or move machines, parts, and equipment.

+ Monitor work being performed by outside contractors.

+ Comply with all safety policies and procedures when performing maintenance.

+ Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors and managers.

Essential Skills

+ Mechanical repair, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills.

+ Ability to prioritize downtime severity quickly.

+ Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

+ Ability to read, interpret, and analyze electrical/mechanical schematics, block diagrams, and flow charts.

+ Advanced knowledge and troubleshooting skills of PLCs and industrial electricity.

+ Understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic processes.

+ Capability to make sound equipment maintenance decisions with minimal direction.

+ Physical ability to push, pull, and lift heavy loads throughout the day.

+ Working knowledge and understanding of HAZMAT, MSDS, EPA, and OSHA requirements.

+ Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with production staff.

+ Ability to practice diplomacy and tact, with a strong desire to teach and help others.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with high-speed packaging equipment and robotics controls.

+ Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and industrial electricity.

+ Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of HORN LAKE, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in HORN LAKE,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 22, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.