Industrial Electrician
Aerotek
Posted Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005961110
Job Title: Industrial Electrician
Job Description
The Industrial Electrician plays a crucial role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing electrical systems within a dynamic food manufacturing facility. This position ensures that production runs safely and efficiently, working directly with equipment, controls, and plant utilities while adhering to strict food safety and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems including motors, control panels, sensors, and lighting.
- Perform routine electrical maintenance to minimize downtime and support continuous production.
- Install and upgrade wiring, conduit, and distribution systems in compliance with NEC standards.
- Support production equipment such as conveyors, fillers, labelers, packaging machines, and food-processing systems, handling 240v & 480v.
- Work with and troubleshoot PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred), VFDs, HMIs, and other automation controls.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
- Complete work orders and documentation in a CMMS.
- Follow GMPs, food-safety protocols, and sanitation standards.
- Collaborate with Maintenance and Production teams to reduce unplanned downtime and support continuous improvement.
- Participate in safety audits, RCAs, and corrective-action processes.
- Available for weekends and overtime as needed.
Essential Skills
- Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
- Valid electrician license.
- Experience with 480V systems.
- Knowledge of industrial electrical equipment.
- Journeyman Electrician qualification.
- Ability to troubleshoot conveyor belts and systems.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- 3+ years of industrial electrical experience, including troubleshooting and installing 480V three-phase systems, motors, controls, and production equipment in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, and sanitary design.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working around machinery, water, and food-production lines.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Preferred electrical apprenticeship or technical training.
- State electrical certification or Journeyman card (California General Electrician preferred).
- Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, servo drives, and SCADA.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Why Work Here?
Employees enjoy a supportive and dynamic work environment that values continuous improvement and skill development. The company offers competitive pay rates and flexible shift options, fostering a balanced work-life experience.
Work Environment
The work environment is a food manufacturing setting with exposure to moving machinery and noise. Employees will encounter variable temperatures, humidity, moisture, and liquids, as well as strong odors and fumes from ingredients. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, and work may involve standing, walking, bending, climbing, and lifting up to 50 lbs. The role may involve working at heights or in confined spaces, utilizing lifts, platforms, or worker cages.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of American Canyon, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/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 American Canyon,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 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.
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