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Job Title: Electrician
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Electrician with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join our team. Your primary responsibilities will include electrical troubleshooting throughout our facility, assisting other technicians on major projects, and assisting in production and maintenance tests. You will also handle work orders, report on inventory usage, and respond to emergency calls. Your work will involve electrical switchgear, high voltage power distribution-related equipment, and 3-phase electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have experience troubleshooting starters (Motor Starters), AC/DC motors, drives, starters, and DC Controls, and the ability to read schematics. Basic computer knowledge is required for reporting purposes. Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and experience with a CMMS would be a plus. While the primary focus of your role will be electrical work, you should be comfortable performing some mechanical work on motors, pumps, hydraulics, and pneumatics when necessary.
Hard Skills
480V troubleshooting - motor circuits
Ability to read a motor control schematic
AC/DC experience - motor control
Controls, motors, switches, starters - troubleshooting and repair
Basic computer troubleshooting experience
Soft Skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to take initiative
Team player
Work Environment
We operate in a heavy industrial environment requiring fire-retardant clothing, steel-toed boots, hard hats, and safety glasses. You may be required to work in high areas and be exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including high heat. We provide all necessary uniforms, boots, glasses, ear protection, and tools. You will work alongside other skilled tradespeople to ensure safety at all times. We have a team-focused culture and prioritize safety above all else. We encourage a family-like atmosphere with regular team activities and a strong focus on safety in all tasks.
About Aerotek:
We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
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.