Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician

Compensation & Highlights

• Position Type: Direct Hire (Permanent, full-time placement)

• Hourly Pay: $37.00 - $40.00 / hour (Based on experience)

• Shift: 1st Shift

• Overtime: Optional overtime available

• Location: Franklin Park, IL

• Benefits: 3 weeks PTO immediately + Profit sharing + 5% 401(k) match

Why Join Us?

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed for your long-term financial security and work-life balance. Enjoy a permanent, direct-hire placement with immediate access to paid time off, performance-based profit sharing, a company-matched 401(k) up to 5%, and 100% company-paid life and disability insurance. You will work in a clean, modern, and highly collaborative Franklin Park facility with modern automated machinery.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Electrician installs, troubleshoots, and repairs industrial electrical systems, production equipment, and automated machinery in a metal fabrication and coil coating environment. This role performs both preventative and reactive maintenance on motors, conveyors, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and production lines to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

Core Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot: Diagnose and repair industrial electrical systems and automated machinery.

• Maintain: Perform PMs on motors, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and production lines.

• Power Systems: Install and repair 120V, 240V, and 480V 3-phase power systems.

• Schematics: Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.

• Controls & PLCs: Troubleshoot sensors, relays, contactors, VFDs, and PLC-controlled equipment.

• Testing: Use multimeters and amp meters to diagnose electrical issues accurately.

• Projects: Install conduit, wiring, and control panels for upgrades and modifications.

• Safety: Strictly follow OSHA, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and company safety procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of industrial maintenance electrician experience preferred.

• Electrical: Proven experience troubleshooting 480V 3-phase electrical systems.

• Blueprints: Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics.

• Automation: Hands-on experience with PLC and VFD troubleshooting.

• Language: Bilingual communication skills (English / Spanish) are a significant plus.

• Physical: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work comfortably in a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

• Clean, organized, and safe metal fabrication and coil coating facility.

• Please note: The facility is clean but not temperature-controlled (temperatures vary by season).

• High collaboration with a diverse team focused on safety, quality, and quick-turnaround services.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin Park, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $40.00/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 Franklin Park,IL.

Application Deadline

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

About Aerotek

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.