Industrial Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Electrician
Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment. You will ensure high equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support overall equipment effectiveness by performing methodical diagnostics, safe repairs, and continuous improvement of production machinery, including high-speed packaging lines and flexographic printing presses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pneumatic systems, including high-pressure compressed air distribution systems.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic systems, including cylinders and pumps.
• Diagnose and repair electrical control systems using basic troubleshooting skills on platforms such as Siemens Simatic, PLC systems, Beckhoff controls, proximity switches, relay logic, limit switches, network communication systems, Profibus, and Profinet.
• Configure and commission inverters, variable frequency drives (VFDs), servos, encoders, and motors to support reliable machine operation.
• Use test equipment such as multimeters, insulation testers, meggers, oscilloscopes, and clamp-on ammeters to identify and resolve electrical issues.
• Apply a solid understanding of safety practices, including OSHA requirements for lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc flash, and personal protective equipment (PPE), and follow all safety procedures at all times.
• Work on a variety of mechanical systems using appropriate tools and PPE, including packaging conveyor systems, chain drives, gear boxes, drive shafts, pulley systems, sprockets, rollers, solenoids, valves, splitter blades, bearings, shafts, belts, timing belts, and chains.
• Work at heights and safely drive and operate scissor lifts, forklifts, and boom lifts on a regular basis.
• Assess equipment failures quickly and methodically under pressure, determine root causes, and implement effective and lasting repairs.
• Prioritize maintenance tasks and make critical decisions to reduce downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) for each piece of equipment.
• Read and interpret European electrical schematics and order appropriate components as needed.
• Demonstrate initiative as a self-starter, show interest in learning new equipment, and continuously develop technical skills.
• Support and maintain flexographic printing presses and high-speed packaging lines, with a focus on reliability and performance.
• Perform maintenance mechanic duties within a manufacturing plant, contributing to both electrical and mechanical upkeep of production machinery.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to coordinate maintenance activities and support production goals.

• Experience working with pneumatic systems, including high-pressure compressed air distribution systems.
• Experience working with hydraulic systems, including cylinders and pumps.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for electrical control systems, including Siemens Simatic, PLC platforms, Beckhoff controls, proximity switches, relay logic, limit switches, network communication systems, Profibus, and Profinet.
• Demonstrated ability to configure inverters, VFDs, servos, encoders, and motors.
• Proficiency using electrical test equipment such as multimeters, insulation testers, meggers, oscilloscopes, and clamp-on amp meters.
• Basic understanding of safety and OSHA requirements, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc flash, and PPE requirements.
• Ability to work on mechanical systems such as packaging conveyor systems, chain drives, gear boxes, drive shafts, pulley systems, sprockets, rollers, solenoids, valves, splitter blades, bearings, shafts, rollers, belts, timing belts, and chains.
• Ability to work at heights and operate scissor lifts, forklifts, and boom lifts on a regular basis.
• Ability to work methodically and quickly under pressure to assess equipment failures, identify root causes, and perform effective repairs.
• Capability to prioritize jobs and make critical decisions to reduce downtime and improve OEE.
• Ability to read European electrical schematics and identify and order required components.
• Ability to distinguish colors accurately for electrical work.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance mechanic work within a manufacturing plant.
• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• Physical ability to lift 41–70 pounds and to walk or stand for at least 5 hours during a shift.

• Experience with flexographic printing presses and high-speed packaging lines.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in repairing W&H Tuber and Bottomer machines (preferred).
• Electrician certification (preferred).
• Bachelor of Science degree or mechanical certifications (preferred).
• Strong interest in learning new equipment and technologies.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and proactively.
• Comfort working with both electrical and mechanical systems in a production environment.

You will join a successful, multicultural organization that offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive, empowering culture. The company provides full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits starting the first of the month following your hire date, along with a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, and 12 paid holidays. You can earn monthly incentive bonuses and work in an interesting role within the packaging and paper industry. The environment emphasizes empowerment, continuous learning, and training opportunities that support your professional growth and long-term career development.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing plant environment on a first shift schedule, typically 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required on weekdays and occasionally on Saturdays to meet operational needs. The role involves regular work around production machinery, including flexographic printing presses, high-speed packaging lines, and related mechanical and electrical systems. You will frequently walk or stand for at least 5 hours per shift and lift 41–70 pounds as part of normal duties. The work requires operating equipment such as scissor lifts, forklifts, and boom lifts and working at heights when necessary. Work hours may be adjusted when needed to ensure that the needs of the operation and its customers are met. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety practices, including LOTO and arc flash procedures, are essential parts of the work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Eastman, GA.

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $58240.00/yr.

Benefits first of the month following date of hire-full medical, dental, vision, life insurance 401k Retirement Savings Plan PTO 12 Paid holidays Monthly Incentive Bonuses An interesting job within the packaging & paper industry To be part of a successful multicultural company An empowering environment Training opportunities (e.g. The Mondi Academy)

This is a fully onsite position in Eastman,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 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.