Maintenance Electrician

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician PAY: $30-$45 depending on experience Job Description This role combines maintenance electrician and maintenance mechanic responsibilities, focusing on installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical systems and production equipment. You work with automatic and process controls, switchboards, control panels, relays, circuit breakers, and electronic control systems while following NEC codes and protocols. You also support general and preventive maintenance activities and contribute to rebuilding and upgrading machinery to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient manufacturing operations. Responsibilities Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment, including automatic and process controls, switchboards, control panels, relays, circuit breakers, and electronic control systems. Follow NEC codes and protocols to ensure all electrical work meets applicable standards and safety requirements. Plan and lay out wiring for complex circuits and equipment installations with multiple connections and power demands. Set up and maintain secondary power distribution systems, including load balancing and power distribution for manufacturing operations. Diagnose electrical issues, identify root causes, and replace or repair defective components such as control modules and other electrical parts. Perform electrical testing, calibration, and system adjustments to verify proper operation and improve equipment performance. Carry out general maintenance and preventive maintenance on production equipment to reduce downtime and extend equipment life. Rebuild, upgrade, and modify machinery and equipment to improve reliability, safety, and productivity. Troubleshoot and support PLC-based control systems, including identifying and resolving issues in PLC programs. Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to prioritize repairs and maintenance activities and support continuous improvement efforts. Document work performed, maintain accurate maintenance and repair records, and follow established procedures and safety guidelines. Essential Skills Hands-on experience as a maintenance electrician in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience performing maintenance electrical and mechanical work on production equipment. Strong motor control knowledge, including installation, troubleshooting, and repair of motor control circuits. Proficiency in electrical installation and assembly, including complex wiring layouts and equipment connections. Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and controls, diagnose faults, and implement effective repairs. Experience working with automatic and process controls, switchboards, control panels, relays, circuit breakers, and electronic control systems. Ability to set up and maintain secondary distribution systems, including load balancing and power distribution. PLC programming and PLC troubleshooting skills, including working with industrial control systems. Strict adherence to NEC codes and protocols and strong understanding of electrical safety practices. Familiarity with process instrumentation such as thermocouples, RTDs, and proximity sensors. California DIR Industrial Electrician Certification. ISA CCST Certified Control Systems Technician certification. Completion of OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety training. NFPA 70E training in electrical safety in the workplace. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of City Of Industry, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in City Of Industry,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr