Journeyman Industrial Electrician- 1st Shift

Industrial Electrician Job Description As an Industrial Electrician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems throughout the production facility. Your expertise in reading ladder logic and troubleshooting PLCs is essential, alongside your ability to program drives, wire three-phase motors, and perform both low and high voltage troubleshooting from 24v to 480v. Additionally, you may be required to perform dual craft maintenance duties including hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, and valves, or any other necessary maintenance tasks. Training on ammonia systems will be provided. Responsibilities Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment. Troubleshoot machinery and perform routine preventative maintenance. Read, interpret, and follow instructions and operation manuals. Demonstrate electrical competency for troubleshooting and understanding electrical principles and components. Weld and fabricate parts and equipment. Use an electrical meter for testing purposes. Maintain a schedule for inspecting, servicing, and testing machinery. Have knowledge of piping systems, pipe fittings, pumps, motors, valves, etc. Understand gearboxes, motors, bearings, sprockets, chains, bushings, belts, and pulleys. Clean, repair, and install equipment and parts as needed. Operate sit-down forklifts and/or articulating boom lifts. Operate a variety of hand and power tools. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Comply with health and safety regulations. Perform general maintenance work on buildings as assigned. Maintain strong working relationships with all plant departments. Write routine reports and correspondence. Essential Skills Five years of experience as an Industrial Electrician, PLC Technician, or similar role. Experience in troubleshooting PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and programming VFDs. Ability to read schematics and blueprints. Knowledge of conveyor maintenance, 3-phase motor systems, and pump and valve repair. Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting skills. Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and strong computer skills. Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Knowledge of health and safety regulations. Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. and push, pull, or move heavy machinery and/or drums. Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift. Additional Skills & Qualifications Trade school certificate or journeyman card preferred. Preferred work experience in a food manufacturing environment. Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to operate hand and power tools. Physical dexterity and ability to perform physical tasks. Why Work Here? Enjoy three weeks of vacation in your first year, surpassing the typical one to two weeks offered elsewhere. Benefit from free life insurance equivalent to two times your annual salary, as well as complimentary short-term and long-term disability insurance. With the retirement of the maintenance supervisor in 1.5 to 2 years, there is a quick opportunity for a leadership role. Experience growth opportunities as the North plant begins chocolate production within the next six months. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/yr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 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.