Electrical Maintenance Technician

Industrial Electrician / Maintenance Technician

El Cajon, CA - $35 to $45/hr - 1st Shift
Job Description
This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving electrical infrastructure and production equipment within a manufacturing environment. You will serve as the subject matter expert for facility electrical systems, lead power distribution upgrades, and support the installation and commissioning of new equipment. The position combines advanced industrial electrical work with hands-on production and facility maintenance to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations across multiple buildings.
Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility electrical distribution systems, including 440V and 480V, 3-phase power.
• Repair and support 480V power systems, motor controls, VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment, relays, contactors, and control panels.
• Lead electrical equipment upgrades, replacements, and infrastructure improvement projects, including installing larger panels and rerouting power.
• Plan and execute electrical shutdowns and tie-ins, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Perform root cause analysis of electrical failures and implement effective corrective actions.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Maintain accurate electrical asset records and work documentation within a CMMS system.
• Support equipment installations, startups, and commissioning activities for new and existing production lines.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance plans for electrical and production equipment.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, including NEC, NFPA 70E, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Install conduit, pull wire, and complete associated terminations as required.
• Operate power tools, electrical test equipment, forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts as needed.
• Perform electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic system repairs to facility and production equipment, including HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Observe production equipment in operation to detect, prevent, and diagnose potential problems.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove, repair, and replace defective or worn parts.
• Install, repair, or rebuild equipment and replace ordinary parts as necessary to keep machinery and equipment in good repair.
• Perform production maintenance on hydraulic systems and machinery, ensuring reliable and safe operation.
• Maintain and service plumbing, gas, air, drains, and wastewater systems within the facility.
• Perform facility maintenance tasks such as working on plumbing (including PVC and water lines), removing and replacing toilets, unclogging toilets, and replacing light ballasts.
• Work on and repair air lines (PVC or copper) and industrial electrical equipment, including AC/DC motor controls and analog mechanisms.
• Troubleshoot and repair NC equipment, press brakes, CNC brake presses, seam welders, shears, CNC turret punch presses, punch presses, spot welders, power rolls, power rollers, hydro presses, resistance seam welders, and expanders.
• Work with AC voltages from 180V to 480V, including adjusting, troubleshooting, and installing transformers.
• Perform panel preventive maintenance, including checking for loose fuses, identifying hot spots using thermal (FLIR) equipment, and verifying proper connections.
• Check voltage on machines, verify continuity, and resolve power supply issues on AC/DC motors, including checking for blown fuses and wiring problems.
• Repair breakers and heavy industrial equipment as part of ongoing maintenance.
• Balance reactive maintenance and troubleshooting with scheduled preventive maintenance and facility repair work.
• Prioritize multiple maintenance activities, work independently, and coordinate tasks to support both production equipment (approximately 70% of the time) and facility systems (approximately 30% of the time).

Essential Skills

• Strong electrical repair and installation skill set in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with 440V and 480V, 3-phase power systems.
• Proficiency with motor controls, VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment, relays, contactors, and control panels.
• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade facility electrical distribution systems and production support systems.
• Experience with electrical equipment upgrades, replacements, and shutdown planning.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, one-line drawings, and technical construction drawings.
• Knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E electrical safety standards and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Experience using electrical test equipment such as multimeters, clamp meters, and insulation resistance testers.
• Experience maintaining records and work orders in a CMMS environment.
• Ability to perform electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic system repairs on facility and production equipment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing AC and DC motor controls and power supply issues.
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulics, pneumatics, and electronics on industrial equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with control logic and ladder logic, particularly with Fanuc-controlled equipment.
• Ability to understand and work from general construction drawings, including plumbing, hydraulics, electrical, and pneumatics.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple maintenance activities and work independently with minimal supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in an aerospace manufacturing or machine shop environment.
• Hands-on experience with transformers, including adjusting voltages, troubleshooting, and installation.
• Experience performing panel preventive maintenance, including identifying hot spots with thermal imaging tools.
• Maintaining and servicing plumbing, gas, air, drain, and wastewater systems.
• Experience with HVAC and refrigeration system repairs in an industrial setting.
• Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other material handling or access equipment.
• Experience repairing NC equipment, press brakes, CNC brake presses, seam welders, shears, CNC turret punch presses, punch presses, spot welders, power rolls, power rollers, hydro presses, resistance seam welders, and expanders.
• Comfort working with analog mechanisms and industrial electrical equipment.
• Strong documentation skills for recording maintenance activities and equipment status.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to shift between reactive troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and facility improvement work.

Why Work Here?
You will join a technically sophisticated manufacturing environment where your expertise in industrial electrical systems directly supports safe, efficient, and reliable operations. The organization invests in new equipment and infrastructure, giving you the opportunity to lead meaningful upgrades and work with modern technologies. You can expect comprehensive benefits, including retirement plan options, and a culture that values hands-on problem solving, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
Work Environment
The role is based in an aerospace manufacturing and machine shop environment with a strong focus on production machinery and facility systems. You will work around industrial equipment such as CNC brake presses, turret punch presses, press brakes, seam welders, shears, spot welders, power rolls, hydro presses, and other heavy machinery. The work involves regular use of electrical test equipment, power tools, and material handling equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts. You will spend a significant portion of time on the production floor and in facility areas, performing both equipment and building maintenance, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration tasks. The environment is fast-paced and hands-on, with a strong emphasis on safety, proper lockout/tagout procedures, and adherence to electrical codes and standards.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Cajon, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $45.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in El Cajon,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.

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