Electrical Maintenance Technician

Electrical Maintenance Technician Job Description As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will repair, construct, install, maintain, design, troubleshoot, and test electronic equipment, VFDs, PLCs, machinery, and components. You will conduct preventative maintenance and identify parts for replacement to ensure efficient and safe operations. Responsibilities Inspect electrical and electronic systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards. Test electrical and electronic systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, circuit boards, and equipment using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes. Design, assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical and electronic equipment. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. Carry out preventive maintenance per the schedule and work instructions provided. Specify electronics, sensors, VFDs, PLCs, instruments, and associated equipment. Work with DC to 480V 3 phase electrical systems. Understand and follow Lock-out Tag-out, Confined space, and Fall protection policies. Keep areas clean and practice good housekeeping in work areas. Essential Skills Troubleshooting electrical systems. PLC troubleshooting and programming experience. Electrical maintenance in industrial settings. Diagnostics of machinery and components. Experience with DC to 480V 3 phase electrical systems. Ability to read and understand technical drawings, specifications, and instructions. Additional Skills & Qualifications Previous experience as an electronic technician or similar role. Hands-on experience with electronic testing and circuitry. Familiarity working with various tools and equipment. Excellent physical condition and hand-eye coordination. Experience with thermocouple and machine network skills preferred. Welding experience is a plus. Why Work Here? Join a union shop with manufacturing union benefits and a welcoming environment that values your skills. Enjoy a competitive sign-on bonus, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options, and life and AD&D coverage. Benefit from paid holidays, PTO, a 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for employee training and education reimbursement. Work Environment This role is primarily government-contracted with extensive signed contracts extending for the next six years. The work site spans 15 acres with several specialized buildings located off Pacific Highway. The environment can be extremely dirty, dark, dingy, sometimes wet and hot, with huge bay doors that remain open year-round, potentially making it cold during certain times. The typical schedule is Monday to Friday, from 6am or 7am to 2:30pm or 3:30pm. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Tacoma, Washington. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $53393.60 - $84052.80/yr. Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options Life and AD&D coverage provided by Bradken Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provided by Bradken Paid Holidays, PTO (80hrs upon start date) 401(k) with a company match 4% Employee Training and Education Reimbursement opportunities Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Tacoma,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 7, 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.