Industrial Electrician

Job Title: Industrial Electrician

Job Description

The Industrial Electrician assembles, installs, tests, and maintains electrical and electronic wiring, equipment, apparatus, and fixtures in a production environment. This role focuses on diagnosing and repairing malfunctioning systems and components, ensuring safe and reliable operation of production machinery and plant electrical infrastructure. The position requires strong troubleshooting skills, extensive experience with industrial power distribution and motor controls, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, hands-on setting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair all aspects of the plant’s electrical power distribution systems, including utilization voltages of 480V, 4,160V, and 13.8KV.
• Diagnose and repair AC induction motors of all types, including single-phase and three-phase motors, to minimize production downtime.
• Use PLC ladder logic to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and assist with interlock testing and control system diagnostics.
• Develop a working knowledge of various PLC manufacturers and control systems to support advanced troubleshooting activities.
• Utilize electrical test equipment such as volt-ohm meters (VOM), insulation resistance testers, micro-ohmmeters, Motor Circuit Analyzers (MCE), ohmmeters, and voltmeters to test systems and verify repairs.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and machine drawings to locate faults and understand how electrical systems operate within each machine.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, motors, and other components in accordance with schematics and codes.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and safety standards.
• Advise leadership on whether continued operation of specific equipment could be hazardous and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in wiring, equipment, and fixtures to ensure compatibility, proper operation, and overall system safety.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures using appropriate hand tools and power tools, ensuring high-quality workmanship.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs, including work at heights as required.
• Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas and pull insulated wires or cables through conduit to complete circuits.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with multidisciplinary maintenance teams and effectively collaborate to resolve complex equipment issues.
• Follow plant safety procedures and maintain strong safety awareness in all activities, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Interact professionally with on-site customer personnel as needed to understand issues, coordinate work, and communicate status of repairs.
• Perform work while wearing required personal protective equipment, including rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied-air and air-purifying respirators, safety harnesses, sandblast hoods, fire-resistant coveralls, hard hats, ear plugs, and safety glasses.
• Work in various physical positions, including stooping, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling, squatting, climbing stairs, and balancing for extended periods, as needed to access equipment.
• Support a rotating shift schedule when needed and be willing to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays based on operational requirements.
• Perform additional tasks and duties as assigned by supervision to support maintenance and production goals.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience working as an electrician in an industrial or production environment (not in construction), with a strong focus on repairing electrical breakdowns on production machinery.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, including power distribution at 480V, 4,160V, and 13.8KV.
• Strong experience with AC induction motors, including both single-phase and three-phase motor controls and repairs.
• Proficiency in using PLC ladder logic to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and identify electrical faults.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and machine diagrams to locate issues and understand system operation.
• Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment such as VOMs, insulation resistance testers, micro-ohmmeters, Motor Circuit Analyzers (MCE), ohmmeters, and voltmeters.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to walk and stand for approximately 90% of the day in a production or shop environment.
• Capability to work in both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned areas, including potentially dirty or dusty shop conditions.
• Basic computer skills to support documentation, communication, and equipment interface needs.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work with minimal direct supervision in a highly self-managed role.
• Willingness and ability to interact directly with on-site customer personnel in a professional and service-oriented manner.
• Commitment to following all safety procedures and consistently using required personal protective equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a high-volume production facility, responding quickly to electrical breakdowns on manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in industrial troubleshooting, including systematic fault-finding and root cause analysis on complex machinery.
• Familiarity with multiple PLC platforms and control systems to support advanced troubleshooting and interlock testing.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team, sharing knowledge and supporting team goals.
• Comfort working at heights from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs while installing or servicing electrical systems.
• Strong communication skills to clearly explain issues, repair plans, and safety concerns to supervisors and customer contacts.
• Adaptability to rotating shift schedules and occasional work on nights, weekends, and holidays when required by operations.

Why Work Here?

You will join a long-established, employee-owned organization that has been in business for over a century, offering stability and a strong sense of shared ownership. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, and a referral program. You will have opportunities for long-term career growth, including potential paths into roles with major industrial partners, while working in an environment that values initiative, professionalism, and hands-on expertise.

Work Environment

This position follows a typical schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the flexibility to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs arise. The role is primarily based in a production and shop environment where you will spend about 90% of the day walking or standing and frequently working around active machinery. Some areas of the facility are not air-conditioned, and parts of the shop can be dirty, so you should be comfortable working in warm, dusty, or greasy conditions and getting your hands dirty. You will regularly work from ladders, scaffolds, and at heights to access equipment, and you must use a full range of motion, including stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs. The position requires consistent use of personal protective equipment, which may include rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied-air and air-purifying respirators, safety harnesses, sandblast hoods, fire-resistant coveralls, hard hats, ear plugs, and safety glasses, in line with site safety requirements.E

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tempe, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Tempe,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 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.