Plant Electrician @ Aerotek

Job Title: Plant ElectricianJob DescriptionThe Plant Electrician is responsible for repairing, maintaining, and installing all plant electrical, electronic, and instrumentation equipment. Additionally, this role supports plant needs through general maintenance duties and requires a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical principles. The ideal candidate must uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting duties, including checking, testing, and inspecting to determine root causes of issues.
• Make necessary repairs or adjustments to correct defects.
• Use blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, sketches, or verbal instructions to perform installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical, electronic, and instrumentation equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and safety inspections on each shift, including making log entries.
• Troubleshoot, alter, and start up PLC-based systems.
• Utilize software to manage storeroom parts and enter maintenance work orders.
• Practice good safety and housekeeping techniques in accordance with shop rules.
• Work on voltage levels up to and including 480 AC and around high voltage equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment in the plant.
• Carry out tasks for the repair, maintenance, lubrication, installation, and modernization of machinery systems for buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Clean and rebuild mechanical components such as gearbox stands and related machinery.
• Perform electrical tasks with the ability to read blueprints, terminate cable, install, and troubleshoot from drawings.
• Read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, specifications, blueprints, and written instructions.
• Operate and work from mechanical personnel lifts.
• Use tools and testing equipment common to the electrical and mechanical trades.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and PLC troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E.
• Experience working with 480 volt 3-phase motors.
• Capability to perform wiring, conduit installation, and maintenance tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to operate mechanical personnel lifts.
• General knowledge of testing equipment and hand tools related to electrical and mechanical trades.
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance of machinery systems.

Why Work Here? Employees enjoy competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with company-paid short-term disability and life insurance. The company offers educational and training opportunities, along with allowances for steel-toed boots and Rx safety glasses. Additionally, a 401k with company match, paid time off, and a weekly production bonus enhance the benefits package. Employees also benefit from nine company-paid holidays and participate in employee appreciation events. Work EnvironmentThe role operates on a 1st shift schedule, either from 5am-3:30pm or 6am-4:30pm, in a smaller shop environment with a team of approximately 25-30 people, including one maintenance technician.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Richmond, IN.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Richmond,IN.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.