Industrial Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrician / Electrical Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems in a corrugated manufacturing environment. You will support production by diagnosing and resolving issues with PLCs, motors, AC/DC drives, sensors, relays, and converting equipment, while also performing electrical installations and system upgrades. The position requires 24 years of industrial electrical experience, strong schematic and PLC ladder logic reading skills, and a commitment to safety, reliability, and minimizing equipment downtime.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems used in corrugated manufacturing operations.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with PLCs, motors, AC/DC drives, sensors, relays, and converting equipment to support continuous production.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and PLC ladder logic to identify faults and implement effective solutions.
• Perform electrical installations, modifications, and system upgrades as needed to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting and some mechanical maintenance to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Use SAP or similar systems to document maintenance activities, track work orders, and update equipment records.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime and support overall plant performance.
• Follow all safety procedures and best practices while working on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Participate in testing and assessment processes as part of the hiring and onboarding process, including a 3040 minute technical test and panel interview.

Essential Skills

• 24 years of industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting for industrial equipment and systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and PLC ladder logic.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting in a production setting.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting and maintaining motors, AC/DC drives, sensors, relays, and converting equipment.
• Ability to perform some mechanical maintenance alongside electrical work.
• Experience using SAP or similar computerized maintenance management systems.
• Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and minimizing equipment downtime.
• Solid work history with good tenure in previous roles.
• Willingness to complete a 3040 minute technical test and participate in a panel interview.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Graduation from a technical school is a plus.
• Previous military experience is a plus.
• Experience working in a union environment is beneficial.
• Manufacturing or similar heavy industrial settings is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

You will join a large, stable organization with a strong global presence and a clear focus on growth and internal promotion. There is significant room for advancement, with the majority of supervisors, managers, and leads promoted from within the production floor. You will be part of a union environment that supports structured work practices and offers opportunities to build a long-term career in renewable fiber-based products and packaging.

Work Environment

You will work in an older, large-scale manufacturing facility of approximately 315,557 square feet that is not temperature controlled, so conditions may vary with the seasons. The position operates on a 3rd shift schedule from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on a 2-2-3 rotating pattern, providing a predictable rotation of workdays and days off in a continuous production environment. The facility focuses on corrugated packaging and related fiber-based products, utilizing industrial electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, along with SAP-based maintenance tracking.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lithonia, GA.

The pay range for this position is $37.73 - $37.73/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Lithonia,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 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.