Maintenance Electrician

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician Job Description The Maintenance Electrician diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical issues across the manufacturing floor, ensuring that process, production, and facility equipment operate safely and reliably. This role leads and coordinates repair activities for equipment failures, supports preventive maintenance efforts, and maintains accurate documentation in the maintenance management system. Responsibilities + Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical issues on the manufacturing floor for process, production, and facility equipment. + Engage in the repair and maintenance of conveyor lines, ovens, furnaces, stamping equipment, controls, drives, sensors, PLCs, and robotic machinery. + Lead and coordinate repair activities during equipment failures to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency. + Ensure equipment failures are resolved in a timely manner and escalate for technical assistance when necessary. + Document daily maintenance activities, repairs, and findings in the maintenance CMMS system (eMaint). + Plan, coordinate, and implement 5S standards in all maintenance areas, including personal work areas, the shop, and specialized repair zones. + Communicate effectively with all relevant positions and departments to complete assigned projects and keep plant equipment and facilities in proper working order. + Generate accurate information and requests to secure the necessary parts and materials required to complete projects and repairs. + Participate in preventive maintenance (PM) events in all required areas to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life. + Monitor emergency breakdown calls, respond promptly, and coordinate additional technical support as needed. + Perform electrical wiring tasks and ensure all work complies with applicable electrical standards and safety practices. + Support continuous improvement efforts related to equipment reliability, safety, and maintenance processes. Essential Skills + Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in an industrial or manufacturing environment. + Hands-on experience with motors, motor controls, and drives troubleshooting. + Proficiency in electrical repair, including diagnosing and correcting issues with controls, drives, sensors, and related components. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics. + Experience with electrical troubleshooting and systematic problem solving for complex equipment. + Demonstrated ability to perform drives and controls repair. + Experience with PLC troubleshooting. + Experience working with robotic machinery and associated control systems. + Proficiency with electrical wiring tasks in an industrial setting. + Ability to communicate clearly with cross-functional teams to coordinate repairs and projects. + Capability to document work accurately in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), such as eMaint. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Familiarity with conveyor lines, ovens, furnaces, stamping equipment, and related industrial machinery. + Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment. + Comfort working with sensors, PLCs, and robotic systems as part of daily maintenance activities. + Experience implementing or working within 5S or similar workplace organization standards. + Ability to participate in and support preventive maintenance programs. + Strong organizational skills to plan and prioritize multiple maintenance tasks and projects. + Willingness to work night shifts and overtime as needed. Why Work Here? You will join a well-established maintenance team that values long-term growth, collaboration, and technical excellence. The organization offers excellent insurance and benefits, along with strong support for professional development, including structured opportunities to advance through skill-based assessments. The facility is actively investing in upgrading equipment and machinery, and business demand is strong with orders at high levels and projected growth throughout the year. You will work in an environment that recognizes your expertise, provides study materials and tools to help you advance, and rewards continuous learning and improvement. Work Environment This role is based in an industrial manufacturing facility that can be hot and dirty throughout most areas of the plant. The position operates on a night shift schedule from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m., following a 2 days on / 2 days off, 3 days on / 3 days off rotation. Overtime is currently unlimited and voluntary, providing flexibility for those who want additional hours. You will work around heavy industrial equipment such as conveyor lines, ovens, furnaces, stamping equipment, and robotic machinery, using modern controls, drives, sensors, PLCs, and a CMMS (eMaint) to manage and document maintenance activities. Appropriate work attire and personal protective equipment are required to safely perform duties in this industrial environment. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Shelbyville, IN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $69680.00 - $80800.00/yr. Excellent Insurance & BenefitsMaintenance Manager has built a quality team of 29 technicians, looking to find the next 3 long term employeesInvesting in upgrading current equipment/machineryOrders are through the roof and business is projected to grow throughout the year Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Shelbyville,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 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 u2013 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 companiesu2019 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.

Created: 2026-04-13