Maintenance Electrician

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician with expertise in high voltage systems, instrumentation, and programmable logic controllers. Your role will involve maintaining controls and instrumentation for high-speed manufacturing equipment and performing general electrical and mechanical maintenance on plant facility equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform electrical/mechanical maintenance repairs on plant equipment, including mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic repairs.

• Repair production line equipment such as conveying systems, bagging systems, and palletizing systems.

• Execute electrical/mechanical maintenance duties and assist in the installation of machinery and equipment.

• Cut and weld metals, including light steel fabrication.

• Perform inspections and adjustments on plant manufacturing equipment.

• Assist in diagnosing malfunctions and unplanned breakdowns on machinery and equipment.

• Read, analyze, and decipher process flows and equipment diagrams.

• Work with 120-480V motors and read blueprints and schematics.

Essential Skills

• High level of electrical knowledge.

• 5-8 years of industrial manufacturing electrical/maintenance experience preferred.

• Proficient in PLC troubleshooting and programming.

• Experience in high voltage and high-speed manufacturing environments.

• Ability to read diagrams, product descriptions, and maintain preventive maintenance records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Industrial Maintenance Associate's Degree is a plus.

• Capability to perform prolonged and repetitive motions such as standing, twisting, and bending.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

• Eagerness to learn on the job and the ability to teach others.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick time benefits available within a month of starting. We provide healthcare navigation support and a 401(k) with company match. Employees can also purchase company stock at a discounted price, and take advantage of a $600 annual wellness reimbursement program. Additionally, we offer up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption, or surrogacy, and up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based in an agricultural setting where you may be exposed to products like soil and mulch. The work environment can be dirty, with 5-10% of tasks performed outdoors. The schedule varies throughout the year, with shifts ranging from 5am to 3:30pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Channahon, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $37.00/hr.

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 Channahon,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 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.