Industrial Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Immediately hiring a Industrial Electrician in Berlin, NJ

We're hiring a Industrial Electrician for a premier Industrial Manufacturing Company in the Berlin NJ area.

If you are interested, please submit your application or reach out to Aerotek directly.

Shift/Pay: 5 Days a week

7:00AM - 3:30PM@ Monday-Friday

Flexible Schedule rotating between 1st/3rd ( 4 on 3 off, 5 on, 7 off) 12 Hour 7am-7pm

Pay Rate $42.00

Job Description

As an Industrial Electrician, you will be tasked with inspecting, maintaining, and performing preventative maintenance on all machinery and equipment. Your role is crucial in ensuring the seamless operation of electrical circuits and systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical equipment and industrial machinery to identify potential issues and ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems, motors, generators, controllers, switches, and related equipment.
• Assemble and install new or repaired electrical circuits, systems, instrumentation, and equipment such as motors, regulators, controllers, generators, and switches.
• Diagnose electrical problems, perform repairs, and document all work performed in a clear and accurate manner.
• Conduct electrical testing using meggers, voltmeters, ammeters, ground locating equipment, and other electrical test instruments.
• Configure, commission, troubleshoot, and start up AC and DC drives, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial lighting equipment.
• Read, comprehend, and interpret basic electrical prints and drawings, and create markups for electrical installations as needed.
• Start, stop, maintain, and assist with the installation and repair of generating and power distribution equipment.
• Dismantle and assemble electrical motors and related allied equipment for repair or maintenance.
• Install and repair electrical conduit and cable, including making proper connections, controls, and grounding to meet safety and operational standards.
• Prepare work orders, requisitions, inspection reports, and documentation related to time distribution and material usage.

Skills

• Strong experience in industrial electrical maintenance, including inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of machinery and equipment.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and electrical repair in an industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience with 480V electrical systems.
• Ability to configure, commission, troubleshoot, and start up AC/DC drives.
• Experience working with PLC (Programmable Logic Control) systems, including troubleshooting and installation.
• Experience working with HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems.
• Familiarity with DCS (Distributed Control System) environments and installations.
• Ability to perform electrical testing using meggers, voltmeters, ammeters, and ground locating equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from electrical prints, drawings, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports, work orders, correspondence, and inspection documentation clearly and accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Electrical Journeyman certification, or 5+ years of verified experience as an industrial maintenance electrician.
• Experience installing electrical conduit, cable, controls, and grounding in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Ability to assemble, install, and maintain industrial lighting equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety in high-noise and high-activity environments.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with varying conditions.

Why Work Here?

The organization actively invests in a positive and supportive culture, regularly showing appreciation to employees through special events and food offerings, including holiday turkey distributions. Team members benefit from comprehensive benefits such as paid holidays, annual merit increases, a generous 401(k) match, retirement plan options, and tuition reimbursement to support ongoing professional development. Additional perks include dental, vision, and life insurance, an employee assistance program, employee discounts, flexible spending accounts, PTO, and other programs designed to promote well-being, work-life balance, and long-term financial security.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled, where temperatures can be hot or humid and surfaces may be wet, dusty, or uneven. Employees may be exposed to high noise levels, vibration, and fumes, and must consistently follow safety protocols. Personal protective equipment is required, including steel-toe footwear, ear protection, eye protection, gloves, and head protection in designated areas. The setting is hands-on, industrial, and physically active, requiring comfort working around heavy machinery and complex electrical systems.

This is a Permanent position based out of Berlin, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $87360.00 - $87360.00/yr.

11 Paid Holidays Annual Merit Increases 401k (generous match) Dental Insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Flexible Spending Account Life Insurance PTO Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement Vision Insurance

This is a fully onsite position in Berlin,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.