Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

• Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on heavy industrial manufacturing equipment and supporting electrical systems.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair PLC-controlled automation systems, HMI interfaces, motor control circuits, and industrial network communications.

• Maintain and repair AC/DC drives, variable frequency drives (VFDs), soft starters, servo systems, and 3-phase motor installations.

• Troubleshoot high-voltage electrical distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, substations, generators, and power generation equipment.

• Install, commission, test, and support new production assets including rolling mills, CNC machining centers, continuous casting equipment, material handling systems, conveyors, and industrial furnace systems.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

• Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.

• Perform electrical troubleshooting utilizing multimeters, megohmmeters, oscilloscopes, and other industrial diagnostic equipment.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment performance, reliability, safety, and process optimization.

• Ensure compliance with all electrical safety standards, lockout/tagout (LOTO), NFPA, and company safety procedures.

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of Industrial Electrical Maintenance experience in a manufacturing, metals, steel, foundry, aluminum, paper, automotive, or heavy industrial environment.

• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent industrial electrical experience.

• Strong troubleshooting experience with PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, industrial automation, and electrical power distribution systems.

• Experience working with 480V, medium-voltage, and high-voltage electrical systems.

• Proficiency in electrical installations, conduit bending, panel wiring, motor terminations, and control cabinet modifications.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, PLC logic, and technical drawings.

• Knowledge of industrial safety practices including LOTO, arc flash awareness, and energized electrical work procedures.

• Siemens PLC programming and troubleshooting.

• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical systems.

• Industrial networking, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet, or related control platforms.

• Predictive maintenance technologies including vibration analysis, thermography, and motor testing.

• Experience supporting continuous process manufacturing operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Muscle Shoals, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $79040.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Muscle Shoals,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.