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Maintenance Electrician
- Aerotek (Columbus, IN)
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Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician
**Shift:** 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic manufacturing team. This hands-on role is critical to ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our high-speed production systems, including blow mold equipment, conveyor systems, palletizing and strapping machines, and facility-wide electrical installations.
The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate a proactive approach to equipment maintenance and problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Perform preventive maintenance and maintain detailed service records
+ Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical and mechanical systems, including:
+ Conveyor systems
+ Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
+ Compressors, chillers, and cooling towers
+ Install and repair electrical components such as wiring, switch boxes, lighting fixtures, and cable assemblies
+ Utilize electrical testing equipment to measure continuity, voltage, current, and resistance
+ Maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and control systems
+ Read and modify ladder logic; configure parameters in VFDs, air compressors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems
+ Collaborate with and train production staff on proper equipment operation and basic maintenance procedures
Qualifications:
+ Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
+ Strong troubleshooting skills across hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and mechanical systems
+ Proficient in reading schematics, technical drawings, and maintenance manuals
+ Intermediate knowledge of PLCs and ladder logic
+ Experience with Rockwell Automation (RS Logix 5000/500) and Siemens (TIA Portal, Simatic Manager) preferred
+ Skilled in operating shop tools and equipment (lathe, drill press, mill, grinders, presses, etc.)
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
What We Offer:
+ Stable first-shift schedule with weekends off
+ Clean, climate-controlled work environment
+ Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technologies
+ Supportive team culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $80000.00/yr.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 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.
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