Maintenance Electrician at Aerotek

Maintenance Electrician

Job Description

As a Maintenance Electrician, you will be responsible for installing main electrical power supply wiring and conduit for various equipment including robots, welders, motor control centers, conveyors, air handlers, mixers, presses, hydraulic components, and kilns. You will connect power supply wires to machines and equipment and connect cables and wires between them, ensuring compliance with industry standards and electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, PLCs, and lighting fixtures, and replace damaged or broken wires/cables.
• Calculate proper fuse/circuit breaker configuration if not provided by original equipment manufacturer.
• Use PCs and other interface equipment to program and diagnose PLCs and electronic equipment controls.
• Diagnose and replace faulty hydraulic and pneumatic electrical components of machines and equipment.
• Replace faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, motors, and position sensing devices. Replace motor bearings and rewire motors.
• Test malfunctioning machinery and discuss issues with other maintenance workers.
• Ensure all safety policies are followed, including Life Critical Safety Rules.
• Regularly inspect and evaluate electrical and electronic equipment to ensure efficient and safe operation.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and maintain records of equipment status and maintenance.
• Study blueprints and schematics to determine the best method of repair or replacement and identify material/electrical requirements with part numbers and equipment needed.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical systems and PLCs.
• Ability to work with three-phase electrical systems.
• Experience in reading and interpreting schematics.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must pass the Ramsay test.
• Ability to climb heights, such as ladders.
• Must align with the cultural index of the role.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $84406.40 - $84406.40/yr.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Compensation Package:

Overtime pay
Safety bonus

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hammond,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.