Apprentice Electrician

Job Title: Apprentice Industrial Electrician
Job Description
The Apprentice Industrial Electrician supports electrical operations across multiple production facilities in a large-scale manufacturing environment. This role focuses on installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical systems, controls, and equipment to keep production running safely and efficiently. The position offers hands-on industrial experience while progressing toward Journeyman Electrician licensure.
Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems, controls, and equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on motors, conveyors, and other production machinery to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues quickly and accurately to minimize production interruptions.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams to plan and complete work effectively.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Contribute to safety initiatives by following established procedures and helping to improve electrical and plant safety practices.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with applicable state electrical codes and internal safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to coordinate repairs and system improvements.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and modifications accurately for future reference and compliance.
• Work rotating 12-hour shifts, including days and nights, to provide ongoing electrical support to the facility.

Essential Skills

• Degree from a 2-year electrical or technical program approved by the Minnesota or North Dakota State Electrical Board.
• 2-3 years of hands-on electrical experience beyond basic maintenance tasks.
• Demonstrated experience applying work hours toward Journeyman Electrician licensing requirements.
• Willingness and ability to take the Journeyman Electrician exam within 2 years.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in industrial environments, including diagnosing issues with motors, controls, and production equipment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to install, wire, and commission electrical systems and equipment in an industrial setting.
• Comfort working rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Solid understanding of electrical safety practices and adherence to state electrical codes.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to coordinate work with maintenance and production teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in manufacturing, food processing, or other industrial environments.
• Familiarity with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and automated systems.
• Background in high-volume production settings where uptime and reliability are critical.
• Experience with construction-related electrical work, including wiring and installation.
• Capability to support continuous improvement efforts in maintenance and reliability.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.

Why Work Here?
You will join a stable, long-term industrial employer that offers reliable work and opportunities to grow your career. The role includes competitive pay with shift differentials and a strong benefits package designed to support your well-being. You will gain valuable industrial experience while actively working toward licensure, with clear advancement opportunities as you progress in your electrical career.
Work Environment
The role is based in an industrial agricultural processing facility that operates around the clock. The environment is typical of large-scale production, with active machinery, conveyors, and electrical equipment in continuous operation. The facility can be warm during the summer months, and you will work rotating 12-hour shifts on both days and nights, including some weekends and holidays. You will use industrial electrical tools and equipment, follow established safety procedures, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment suitable for an industrial processing setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Moorhead, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $88000.00/yr.
(health, pension, 401k, PTO)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Moorhead,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.

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