Maintenance Electrician

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician

Job Description

Perform electrical maintenance on machinery and equipment, including CNC machines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines. Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturers instructions, and engineering specifications to troubleshoot malfunctions. Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for issues, and using precision measuring and testing instruments. Remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand and power tools, and examine the form and texture of parts. Inform production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitor compliance to control downtime. Maintain inventory of equipment, parts, and supplies by checking stock levels, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt. Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed. Prepare electrical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, and establishing personal networks.

Hard Skills

Industrial maintenance – preventative and reactive

480v electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting malfunctions

Electrical meters

Reading schematics and blueprints

Wiring and conduit

Electrical cabinet troubleshooting and maintenance

Using hand and power tools

Precision measuring and testing

Soft Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Continuous learning

Job Type

This is a direct-hire, permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Chattanooga, TN.

Work Environment

Foundry manufacturing environment, including a furnace/pour area, CNC machining area, and an assembly area for heavy assembly of valves.

Pay: $26.31/hr for the first 720 hrs, then it goes to $27.01/hr, depending on experience and performance

Shift: train on 1st shift, then must be flexible to work any shift as needed for the first 720 hours, then it will be either 2nd or 3rd shift from that point on.

Schedule: Monday-Friday with OT on weekends as needed; probably 45-50 hours a week

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.