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Job Title: Industrial Electrician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to join our team and maintain electrical systems throughout our production facility. The ideal candidate will have experience in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, reading ladder logic, and troubleshooting PLCs. Additionally, the candidate should be adept at programming drives, wiring 3-phase motors, and handling both low and high voltage troubleshooting from 24v to 480v. This role may also involve dual craft maintenance duties, including work with hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, and valves.

Responsibilities

+ Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment.

+ Troubleshoot machinery and perform routine preventative maintenance.

+ Read, interpret, and follow instructions and operation manuals.

+ Demonstrate electrical competency for troubleshooting and familiarity with electrical principles and components.

+ Weld and fabricate parts and equipment as needed.

+ Utilize an electrical meter for testing purposes.

+ Maintain a schedule for inspecting, servicing, and testing machinery.

+ Possess knowledge of piping systems, pipe fittings, pumps and motors, valves, etc.

+ Comprehend gearboxes, motors, bearings, sprockets, chains, bushings, belts, and pulleys.

+ Clean, repair, and install equipment and parts as needed.

+ Operate sit-down forklift and/or articulating boom lift.

+ Operate a variety of hand and power tools.

+ Maintain a clean and organized work area.

+ Comply with health and safety regulations.

+ Perform general maintenance work on buildings as assigned.

+ Maintain strong working relationships with all plant departments and write routine reports and correspondence.

Essential Skills

+ 5 years of experience as an Industrial Electrician, PLC Technician, or similar role.

+ Experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.

+ Trade school certificate or journeyman card.

+ Proficiency in troubleshooting, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC troubleshooting, ladder logic, and programming VFDs.

+ Ability to read schematics and blueprints.

+ Knowledge of pumps, valve repair, conveyor maintenance, and 3-phase systems.

+ Experience with electrical maintenance and troubleshooting.

+ Familiarity with ammonia refrigeration systems.

+ Strong computer skills.

+ Physical dexterity and the ability to perform physical tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and ability.

+ Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. and/or push, pull or move heavy machinery and/or drums.

+ Capability to work up to a 12-hour shift.

+ Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

+ Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a generous vacation policy with three weeks of vacation in the first year. We provide free life insurance equivalent to twice the annual salary, along with free short-term and long-term disability insurance. There are quick opportunities for leadership roles with the upcoming retirement of the maintenance supervisor. Additionally, there is significant growth potential as the North plant will begin chocolate production within the next six months.

Work Environment

Work is conducted in a climate-controlled food manufacturing plant. While candidates will not be required to be clean shaven, they must wear a hair/beard net.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Louis, Missouri.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

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 Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 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.