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Industrial Electrician

Job Description

The Electrician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems and components throughout the facility. This role focuses heavily on running conduit, wiring motors, and working with automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.

Responsibilities

• Run and install conduit (EMT, rigid, flexible) for new and existing equipment.
• Install motors, control panels, and electrical components.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs used in automated production systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective electrical maintenance on machinery and facility systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and company policies.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
• Document work performed and maintain accurate maintenance records.

Essential Skills

• Electrical proficiency.
• Experience in conduit installation and bending.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or journeyman license preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial electrical experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in conduit bending, motor wiring, and control system installation.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley or Siemens), HMIs, and VFDs.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, and generous paid time off and holidays. Benefit from retirement plan options and opportunities for advancement in a growing, sustainability-focused environment. Join a collaborative and safety-first work culture.

Work Environment

The work environment is non-climate controlled, mostly outside, with some air conditioning in the electrical room.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $31.00/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 Atlanta,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 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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