Industrial Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Electrician Job Description

The Industrial Electrician installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains industrial electrical and control systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment. This role focuses on minimizing production downtime, supporting PLC-controlled machinery, and performing both preventive and predictive maintenance on a wide range of electrical and automation systems.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial electrical systems to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain and repair AC and DC motors, motor starters, relays, contactors, and electrical control circuits.
• Troubleshoot and support PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Install, program, troubleshoot, and maintain Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings to perform accurate installations and repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial sensors, switches, photo eyes, limit switches, and instrumentation devices.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment and electrical systems to improve reliability and reduce unplanned outages.
• Install, test, and commission new electrical equipment, machinery, and automation systems.
• Run conduit, pull wire, terminate electrical connections, and build or modify electrical control panels.
• Troubleshoot electrical panels, power distribution systems, and industrial control systems.
• Calibrate and maintain process control and instrumentation devices to ensure accurate and stable operation.
• Utilize multimeters, meggers, amp clamps, and other diagnostic tools to identify equipment failures and verify repairs.
• Complete maintenance documentation, work orders, and equipment records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), NFPA 70E, and plant safety procedures during all maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with maintenance mechanics, production personnel, and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, performance, and safety.
• Support root cause analysis and reliability-focused maintenance efforts to reduce recurring issues and optimize equipment performance.

• Strong experience in industrial electrical troubleshooting and repair in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing AC/DC motors, motor starters, relays, contactors, and control circuits.
• Ability to troubleshoot and support PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Experience installing, programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Skilled in troubleshooting and repairing industrial sensors, switches, photo eyes, limit switches, and instrumentation devices.
• Proficiency in running conduit, pulling wire, terminating electrical connections, and building control panels.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical panels, power distribution systems, and industrial control systems.
• Competence in using diagnostic tools such as multimeters, meggers, and amp clamps.
• Strict adherence to safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and NFPA 70E electrical safety standards.
• Effective collaboration skills to work with maintenance, production, and engineering teams.

• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and PLC troubleshooting.
• HMI troubleshooting skills for operator interfaces and control systems.
• Knowledge of servo and motion control systems in automated equipment.
• Familiarity with industrial networking and communication protocols used in automation.
• Background in root cause analysis and reliability-focused maintenance practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly productive industrial environment with repetitive tasks.
• Comfort working on a variety of mechanical systems such as conveyors, pumps, motors, hydraulics, and production machinery.

You will join a safety-focused, reliability-driven maintenance organization that invests in modern industrial equipment and advanced automation technologies. The role offers industry-leading compensation for skilled maintenance professionals, with opportunities for overtime and shift differentials, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and wellness programs. Long-term wealth-building is supported through retirement plan participation and employee stock purchase opportunities. You will work on challenging equipment that develops your technical skillset and opens clear growth paths into lead, planner, supervisor, reliability, and other leadership roles.

This role is performed across office, manufacturing, and warehouse settings, with exposure to hot and cold temperatures, wet and humid conditions, loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and occasional work at high or precarious locations. You may encounter fumes or airborne particles, electrical shock risk, and vibration. The position requires tolerance for repetitive work in a fast-paced, highly productive environment. Work is primarily on 1st and 3rd shifts, with an extended period on 1st shift (MondayFriday) initially, followed by transition to a rotating schedule of 3 days on / 4 days off and 4 days on / 3 days off as operations mature.

This is a Permanent position based out of Franklin, IN.

The pay range for this position is $82201.00 - $82201.00/yr.

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.

Industry-leading pay for skilled maintenance professionals, including overtime opportunities and shift differentials for certain schedules.Modern industrial equipment that allows mechanics to work on a wide variety of mechanical systems, including conveyors, pumps, motors, hydraulics, and production machinery.Strong safety culture with established maintenance procedures, PPE programs, LOTO practices, and safety-focused operations.Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and company-sponsored wellness benefits.Retirement and wealth-building opportunities, including 401(k) participation and employee stock purchase programs available through the company.Work on equipment that challenges your mechanical skillset, making it a great fit for millwrights and industrial mechanics who enjoy troubleshooting and continuous improvement projects.Growth opportunities into Maintenance Lead, Planner, Supervisor, Reliability, and other leadership positions.Pay and growth progressions looks like the following:Senior ElectricianLess than 90 days: $44.7291 - 180 days: $46.80181+days: $48.88Electrician Less than 90 days: $39.5291 -180 days: $41.60181+ Days: $43.68

This is a fully onsite position in Franklin,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.