• Traveling Electrician

    Aerotek (Columbus, GA)


    Job Title: Electrician

    Job Description

    We are seeking individuals with a strong electrical experience to join our team in building and repairing paint booths all over the country within manufacturing and industrial settings. The role involves interpreting blueprints to ensure accurate electrical installations and may include additional responsibilities necessary for project completion. This position requires mandatory travel for extended periods, ranging from three to six months.

    Responsibilities

    + Execute the electrical portion of building and repairing paint booths.

    + Follow blueprints for accurate electrical installations.

    + Travel extensively for three to six months to various locations.

    + Complete additional responsibilities as needed to ensure project success.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in millwright, construction, and electrical work.

    + Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.

    + Ability to install electrical components including conduit and wiring.

    + Skill in conduit bending and pulling wire.

    + Knowledge of low voltage systems, switchgear, and lighting installations.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Certification such as OSHA 10 and 30 is a plus and required for some jobs.

    + Journeyman status is advantageous.

    + Equipment operating certifications are beneficial.

    + Proficiency in hand and power tools, welding, and fabricating.

    + Troubleshooting skills in industrial and electrical settings.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a team with opportunities for growth as we work on projects across the country, enhancing your skills and experience in diverse industrial environments.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work primarily in manufacturing facilities with a schedule of Monday through Saturday, totaling approximately 60 hours most weeks. The role involves extensive use of hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment in dynamic industrial settings.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position that requires travelling for weeks at a time

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Columbus,GA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 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.