Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Electrician – Underground Mining (2nd Shift) Shift: (2pm-10pm) (Currently working most Saturdays for OT 2pm-10pm) Pay: $36.98/hr plus $0.74 cent shift premium (Will be going up to $38.09/hr after union negotiation in November '26)

Job Description

This role supports a 2nd shift maintenance team in an underground mining operation, focusing on maintaining and troubleshooting 3-phase 480V electrical systems and equipment. You will work with mining machinery, hoist systems, and motor controls, using electrical schematics and a CMMS to diagnose issues, perform repairs, and complete preventive maintenance. The position operates in a union environment and requires strong technical skills, safety awareness, and comfort working underground in a heavy industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical components on mining equipment, including conveyors, loaders, hoists, mine power feeders, PLCs, crushers, motor control centers, ground-fault monitors, and variable speed drives, primarily at 3-phase 480V.
• Use a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to plan, track, and document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and calculations to diagnose electrical issues and determine effective repair strategies.
• Troubleshoot 3-phase 480V systems by tracing power with multimeters, identifying faults, and wiring or re-wiring circuits as needed.
• Support mechanical repairs and perform preventive maintenance on stationary equipment, including greasing, cleaning, and inspecting machinery.
• Operate manual and automatic service hoist systems safely and in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain and repair older underground equipment, providing reactive troubleshooting during breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Apply and follow Lockout/Tagout procedures and electrical safety practices, maintaining constant awareness of energized cables, moving machinery, ground conditions, and other hazards.
• Work safely in underground and surface mine environments, maintaining situational awareness of roof and rib conditions and other mining-related risks.
• Perform physically demanding tasks such as prolonged standing, long-distance walking, climbing ladders, lifting materials, and operating equipment for extended periods.
• Communicate effectively with maintenance, operations, and supervisory personnel to coordinate work, report issues, and support safe and efficient production.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of industrial electrical troubleshooting experience, which may include experience as a multi-craft maintenance technician.
• Proven experience with 3-phase 480V electrical installations, testing, and troubleshooting in an industrial environment.
• Strong wiring and circuitry experience, including the ability to wire, re-wire, and terminate circuits safely and accurately.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and perform related electrical calculations.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting 3-phase 480V systems using multimeters and other electrical test equipment.
• Experience using a CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) to locate information, plan work, and document maintenance activities.
• Solid understanding of electrical safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout procedures and working around energized equipment.
• Capability to work safely in heavy industrial environments and remain aware of moving machinery, power cables, and changing ground conditions.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers the stability of a long-established mining operation where the product is essential and demand remains steady. You work in a union-protected environment with clear job boundaries, seniority rules, and a defined overtime structure, supported by a strong relationship with the local union. Safety is deeply embedded in daily operations under MSHA regulations, ensuring that procedures, training, and equipment are designed with worker protection in mind. Skilled trades professionals can build a long-term career on mission-critical infrastructure, knowing the operation has been running for generations and is committed to continued investment and safe, reliable production.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Painesville, OH.

The pay range for this position is $78457.60 - $78457.60/yr.

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This is a fully onsite position in Painesville,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026.

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.

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.