Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician - direct placement- Urgent hiring

Job Description

This role focuses on troubleshooting, installing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of electrical and electronic systems and equipment in an industrial plant environment. You will work with schematics, AC/DC systems, and PLCs, and support both preventive and corrective maintenance activities to keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic equipment.
• Install, maintain, and service industrial machinery.
• Work with AC/DC electrical systems, PLCs, and electrical schematics.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce equipment downtime.
• Complete emergency and corrective repairs as needed.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and resolve faults.
• Perform basic welding and fabrication repairs.
• Support production by ensuring equipment runs efficiently.
• Document maintenance work and equipment status.
• Work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Move throughout the plant to perform maintenance tasks.

• Experience in industrial maintenance or a related field.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs.
• Mechanical maintenance and repair experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with conveyors, gearboxes, and production equipment.
• Basic welding and fabrication experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to pass a Ramsey mechanical/electrical test.

• Experience with preventive maintenance programs.
• Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
• Manufacturing or union environment experience is a plus.

• Industrial manufacturing facility.
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, noisy, dirty, and greasy conditions.
• Physically active role with movement throughout the plant.
• Flexible hours may be required to support production needs.
• Union work environment with strong safety standards.

• Paid training and opportunities for wage increases.
• Union benefits after the probation period.
• Stable long-term career opportunity.
• Hands-on work with advanced industrial equipment.
• Opportunity to grow electrical, mechanical, and PLC troubleshooting skills

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Granite City, IL.

The pay range for this position is $71427.00 - $79747.00/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.

Union Benefits once probationary period is met (1040) hours)

This is a fully onsite position in Granite City,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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.

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.