Elyria, OH, 44035, USA
8 days ago
Electrician
**Job Title: Electrician** **Job Description** This role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of the plant’s industrial electrical equipment. The position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager. **Responsibilities** + Troubleshoot PLC, VFDs, AC-DC Drives, and relay logic control systems. + Perform control panel troubleshooting and wiring. + Instruct co-workers on PLC/VFD/AC-DC Drive logic. + Use a volt meter; check and replace fuses, motor starters, relays, pumps, motors, and AC-DC systems; and troubleshoot faulty electric circuits. + Assist the general maintenance crew with equipment rebuilds, plant shutdowns, and new equipment installations. + Perform preventive maintenance as prescribed and recommend alterations based on data collected. + Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment. + Assist all departments with breakdowns. + Follow all safety requirements. + Perform daily maintenance sheets on all plant equipment. + Scope may vary based on the size and complexity of the plant and equipment. + Support CAPEX projects and activities as needed. **Essential Skills** + Electrical troubleshooting and maintenance. + Proficiency with conduit and schematic reading. + Experience with 480v three-phase motors and bending conduit. + PLC troubleshooting. + VFD, AC/DC, AC Drives, and DC Drives knowledge. + Volt meter usage. + Ladder logic understanding. + Project-based maintenance and wiring. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 2-year technical degree/electrical certification or equivalent work experience. + 3-5 years of hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance in an industrial manufacturing environment. + Ability to move from one area to another by stepping over and/or bending under objects. + Mobility sufficient for frequent entrance and exits from lift trucks. + Must be able to wear dust masks, earplugs, and face shields as necessary. + Ability to climb ladders and sense temperature changes in products. + Stand and walk long distances on the plant floor for 8 to 12 hours per shift. + Occasional climbing, reaching, squatting, and bending to operate and fix equipment. + Work in an environment with hot and cold temperatures and occasional loud noises. + Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs multiple times per shift. **Why Work Here?** Join a team that values safety, precision, and continuous improvement. Enjoy a clean, well-lit, and organized work environment with a well-organized maintenance shop. Embrace opportunities for professional growth in a supportive and dynamic setting. **Work Environment** The work environment is clean, well-lit, and organized. The maintenance shop is particularly well-organized. Employees are required to wear steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and work gloves for protection. The role involves exposure to external elements, including hot and cold temperatures, and occasional loud noises. Physical activity includes standing and walking long distances on the plant floor for extended shifts. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Elyria, OH. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $36.00/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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Elyria,OH. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 2025. **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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