Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician Job Description Perform maintenance with an emphasis on electrical work in all areas of the plant on a scheduled or emergency basis. The role involves mechanical repairs on pumps, valves, and heat exchangers, as well as electrical repairs on motors and motor starters. Additionally, you will be responsible for running conduit and pulling wires for new installations, building repairs, and cleaning. Responsibilities Move, set, and calibrate controls such as knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms on control panels to manage process variables like flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and chemicals. Determine malfunctioning units by observing control instruments such as meters and gauges or by automatic warning signals like lights and horns. Inspect equipment to determine the location and nature of malfunctions such as leaks, breakages, and faulty valves. Communicate directly with production to coordinate maintenance and repair work. Patrol units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions. Perform preventive maintenance activities as required. Essential Skills Electrical maintenance experience Mechanical repair skills Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics Proficiency in welding (MIG/Stick/ARC preferred) Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Experience with industrial electrical systems, especially 480-volt systems Ability to work with wiring and installations Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with screw conveyors, drag conveyors, and bucket elevators Knowledge of maintaining bearings, gearboxes, and corn flakers (corn grinders) Experience in maintaining boiler and steam systems Basic mobile equipment maintenance 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.