Industrial Electrician

Job Title: Industrial Electrician

Job Description

Electricians are responsible for troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment, including automated machines, controls, panels, relays, circuit breakers, communication systems, and alarms. They will install electrical equipment with minimal supervision, diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, and detect and replace defective control modules. Electricians work directly with production managers, mechanics, millwrights, and operators. They must exemplify and promote the Company Core Values and High-Performance Work Culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required electrical maintenance and repair on equipment throughout the facility, office, and manufacturing areas.
• Install and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment by following electrical codes, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications.
• Replace faulty electrical components of machines, such as relays, switches, motors, and position sensing devices.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment by interpreting wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and related machinery operations, leveraging proactive and collaborative discussions with others to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Read and troubleshoot logic for multiple manufacturers' PLCs used within facilities and production equipment with computers, I/O lists, and program documents.
• Support vision inspection systems through calibrations and adjustments.
• Research and recommend improvements and upgrades in all electrical systems throughout the plant.
• Install new electrical equipment as required, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Install power, light, electronic, and control circuits.
• Install conduits, wires, controls, etc., as required, and connect power and cable supply wires between machines and equipment, following manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints using hand tools and test equipment.
• Design electrical systems and draw ladder diagrams and schematics.
• Be available for emergency call-ins after hours as needed.
• Stay up to date on electrical codes and advise management as required.
• Perform electrical preventive maintenance as needed.
• Maintain a spare parts inventory of all necessary electrical materials and equipment.
• Complete thorough documentation of equipment issues and resolutions.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform electrical maintenance and repair.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematic diagrams and blueprints.
• Fluency in troubleshooting logic for PLCs.
• Knowledgeable in electrical systems installation and upgrades.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Courses necessary to remain knowledgeable and compliant with electrical codes.
• Computer literacy with Windows 10.
• Electrical Journeyman license is beneficial but not required.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of White Marsh, MD.

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $46.00/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 White Marsh,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 8, 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.