Maintenance Electrician

Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Pay ranges from $37 - $43, depending on experience

Aerotek is hiring a Maintenance Electrician to support electrical maintenance and troubleshooting in a food manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in industrial electrical systems, PLCs, VFDs, and production equipment.

Job Description:

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment in a manufacturing facility

• Work with motors, PLCs, VFDs, sensors, control panels, and power distribution systems

• Diagnose and repair electrical issues to minimize downtime

• Perform preventive maintenance on industrial electrical systems

• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams

• Use testing equipment such as voltage detectors to verify safe operation

• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications

• Maintain documentation of repairs, maintenance, and installations

• Follow electrical codes, safety standards, and plant procedures

• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot electrical systems including motors, PLCs, VFDs, and sensors

• Maintain and repair production equipment such as conveyors, packaging machines, mixers, and boilers

• Perform electrical maintenance on automated manufacturing systems

• Complete preventive maintenance tasks to improve equipment reliability

• Identify recurring issues and recommend improvements

• Assist with electrical projects and system upgrades

• Ensure all work meets safety requirements and electrical codes

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience as an Industrial Electrician or Maintenance Electrician

• Strong knowledge of 480V 3-phase electrical systems and motor controls

• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, and industrial automation equipment

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints

• Experience using electrical testing tools and equipment

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in food processing, packaging, or automated manufacturing

• Familiarity with mechanical systems, pneumatics, or general maintenance

• Experience working with conveyors, packaging lines, and processing equipment

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Work Here:

• Growing, stable company with long-term career opportunities

• Modern, clean, and well-maintained manufacturing facility

• Opportunities to work with advanced equipment and automation systems

• Strong focus on safety, quality, and employee development

Work Environment:

• Large, state-of-the-art food manufacturing facility

• Exposure to automated equipment including conveyors, packaging systems, mixers, and processing machinery

• Work across multiple areas supporting electrical systems and production equipment

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bartlett, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $76960.00 - $89440.00/yr.

full beneefits package including health vision and dental

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bartlett,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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.

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.