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Maintenance Electrician

Job Description

The Maintenance Electrician will be responsible for troubleshooting and performing preventive maintenance on various equipment such as conveyors, centrifugal pumps, diaphragm pumps, mixers, overhead cranes, lighting systems, and motor controls. You will troubleshoot, repair, and install Allen-Bradley PLCs using schematics, work with voltages up to 480V AC/DC, run conduit and pipe throughout the plant, troubleshoot VFDs, change and size motor starters, and handle transformer sizing and wiring. Additionally, you will operate electrical test equipment, including voltmeters, meggers, and amprobes, terminate three-phase motor wiring, and use HMI screens to troubleshoot and understand process controls.

Responsibilities

+ Perform troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on conveyors, pumps, mixers, cranes, and lighting systems.

+ Troubleshoot, repair, and install Allen-Bradley PLCs using schematics.

+ Work with voltages up to 480V AC/DC.

+ Run conduit and pipe throughout the plant.

+ Troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFDs).

+ Change and size motor starters.

+ Handle transformer sizing and wiring.

+ Operate electrical test equipment such as voltmeters, meggers, and amprobes.

+ Terminate three-phase motor wiring.

+ Use HMI screens for troubleshooting and understanding process controls.

Essential Skills

+ Electrical troubleshooting skills.

+ Experience with PLCs.

+ Electrical installation and project work.

+ Experience in industrial or manufacturing settings.

+ Ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment up to 480V.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65499.20 - $72883.20/yr.

Employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, Company pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in East Chicago,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 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.