Journeyman Electrician

Journeyman Electrician

1st Shift

Pay: $42-45hr
Job Description
The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems in an industrial manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes electrical work, hazard awareness, and strict adherence to safe work practices, particularly around energized equipment and stored energy systems. The position also supports operator development and ensures procedures meet current safety and electrical standards.
Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including motors, control circuits, and power distribution equipment.
• Install and maintain electrical panels, wiring, breakers, disconnects, and conduit.
• Perform lockout/tagout before any work and verify zero energy every time, including mechanical, electrical, and stored energy sources.
• Identify, isolate, and safely discharge stored energy in systems such as capacitors and spring-loaded components.
• Read and follow electrical schematics, one-lines, and wiring diagrams.
• Use meters and test equipment to identify issues and confirm repairs.
• Maintain awareness of electrical hazards and intervene in unsafe conditions.
• Adhere to NFPA 70E, NEC, and OSHA requirements at all times.
• Train and mentor technical operators on safe electrical practices and basic troubleshooting.
• Review and revise SOPs as needed to align with NFPA, NEC, and OSHA standards.
• Complete assigned work without skipping steps or taking shortcuts.

Essential Skills

• Journeyman Electrician License.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial/manufacturing electrical experience.
• Strong understanding of power distribution, lockout/tagout, stored energy hazards, NFPA 70E, NEC, and OSHA requirements.
• Experience with safely managing stored energy systems in an industrial environment.
• Ability to work safely around energized equipment.
• Proficiency in schematic reading and use of voltmeter.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience installing conduit and wiring.
• Competency in blueprint reading and conduit bending.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in an industrial environment.

Why Work Here?
Work with new technology in a brand new plant, offering opportunities for growth and full benefits once full-time.
Work Environment
This position is within a battery assembly manufacturing environment, collaborating with a team of 15 electricians and 25 assemblers
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Forney, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $45.00/hr.
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.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Forney,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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.