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Seeking an Industrial Electrician in the Waterloo Area!!

Job Description

The industrial electrician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, wiring, equipment, and fixtures in an industrial setting. The role requires diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical issues, including faulty wiring, motors, sensors, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). This position involves performing preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical systems and machinery, reading and interpreting electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals, and ensuring all work complies with local electrical codes, standards, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

+ Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, wiring, equipment, and fixtures.

+ Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues, including faulty wiring, motors, sensors, and PLCs.

+ Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical systems and machinery.

+ Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.

+ Ensure compliance with local electrical codes, standards, and safety regulations.

+ Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to improve system performance and reduce downtime.

+ Maintain detailed records of repairs, maintenance, and inspections.

+ Recommend and implement improvements for energy efficiency, reliability, and cost reduction.

Essential Skills

+ Electrical Industrial Maintenance

+ Troubleshooting

+ Preventative maintenance

+ Mechanical and electrical maintenance

+ Experience with up to 480 voltage wiring

+ Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics

+ Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and motors

+ Experience with 3 phase electrical troubleshooting

+ PLC troubleshooting

+ Proficient in VFDs, motor starters, control panels, and industrial sensors

+ 3+ years of industrial electrical experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Journeyman's license or relevant certificate preferred

+ Experience with solar and low voltage electrical maintenance

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy quarterly performance bonuses and accrue 112 PTO hours within the first year. Comprehensive benefits include health, vision, dental, and various insurance options, alongside a 401k plan. Enjoy biweekly paydays and access to a free on-campus gym and health clinic for your entire family. The company prides itself on its great culture and supportive work environment.

Work Environment

This role is onsite at Bertch Cabinets with available shifts from Monday to Friday, 6am to 2:30pm, and Wednesday to Saturday, 1pm to 11pm. All candidates will train on the first shift for 30-60 days. The work environment involves coping with Iowa climates, enduring heat and cold conditions, fast-paced workloads, and common loud noise levels.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Waterloo, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $63000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Full company benefits from day one with the company (direct placement), including health care and full gym membership for you and your family

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waterloo,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 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.