Journeyman Electrician

  • Aerotek
  • Rochester, Michigan
  • Full Time
Journeyman Electrician**

**Job Description**

We are seeking a skilled Journeyman Electrician to repair and maintain various equipment including pumps, stills, deionizers, softeners, air compressors, freeze dryers, sterilizers, as well as the facilities. The role requires adherence to safety regulations and the ability to work full shifts and overtime as needed.

**Responsibilities**

+ Perform a variety of maintenance, repairs, continuous improvement, and new installation functions on plant equipment and machinery with limited direction and guidance.

+ Support manufacturing operations in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.

+ Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units.

+ Complete wiring projects and new installations safely, professionally, and efficiently according to electrical line-up and documentation.

+ Troubleshoot and repair machinery and equipment with minimal supervision using safe electrical techniques, schematics, and diagnostic instruments.

+ Perform mechanical functions and incidental work as needed to achieve assigned tasks.

+ Verify equipment is functional and leave the area clean and safe.

+ Operate in response to requests by maintenance supervisor or support personnel, setting priorities to maximize equipment uptime.

+ Gather and maintain a complete set of required tools, including electrical meters and diagnostic devices.

+ Utilize diagnostic tools and electrical schematics to define problem areas and assist with resolution.

+ Develop PLC skills to troubleshoot controls related issues.

+ Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve operational uptime and equipment life.

+ Recommend improvements and/or changes to PM systems/tasks when applicable.

**Essential Skills**

+ Journeyman Card Electrician (UAW, IBEW, State, DOL)

+ High School Diploma

+ Experience troubleshooting conveyors and/or automated equipment

+ PLC Troubleshooting (hook computer into PLC to view and troubleshoot)

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Experience with Siemens PLC's

**Why Work Here?**

This position offers the benefits of a union position with the United Steel Workers Union. Employees enjoy premier medical, dental, and vision coverage effective the first day of work, along with 10 days paid vacation and 6 days of paid sick time. A 401k plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, substantial advancement opportunities, and a company performance-based bonus are also offered.

**Work Environment**

The work environment is a very clean, sterile manufacturing setting with several filling/capping lines, each housed in separate sterile areas. The tool room is older, with machines dating back to the 1980s. Employees work in a union environment and are required to adhere to specific shift hours: 2nd shift from 3pm to 11:30pm, Monday to Friday, and every other Saturday, with a 7% shift premium.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Permanent position based out of ROCHESTER, Michigan.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $108222.40 - $111467.20/yr.

Union position ~ United Steel Workers Union

Amazing benefits offered:

Premier Medical, Dental, and Vision effective the 1st DAY OF WORK!

10 days paid vacation plus paid sick time of 6 days

401k w/ company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Substantial advancement opportunities

Company performance-based bonus

**Workplace Type**

This is a fully onsite position in ROCHESTER,MI.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 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.
Job ID: 484088591
Originally Posted on: 7/4/2025

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