About this role
Maintenance Electrician
Pay: $26.50-36.50/hour based on experience
Shift Differential: +$4.50/hour for night shift (223 schedule)
Shift Opening: Night shift 223 schedule
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems and manufacturing equipment. This role plays a key part in minimizing downtime, supporting production, and ensuring a safe and reliable operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems, controls, and automation equipment
- Maintain motors, VFDs, PLCs, MCCs, transformers, sensors, and control panels
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
- Support equipment installations, upgrades, and plant improvement projects
- Respond to production breakdowns and emergency maintenance calls
- Document maintenance work in CMMS systems
- Follow all electrical safety, LOTO, and OSHA requirements
- Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
Qualifications
- 3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience troubleshooting PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of VFDs, motor controls, and industrial automation
- Ability to read electrical schematics and use testing equipment
- Understanding of NEC, OSHA, and electrical safety standards
- Technical school, apprenticeship, military electrical training, or equivalent experience preferred
Skills & Requirements
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities
- Experience with CMMS software and basic computer skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of industrial electrical systems up to 480V
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Lexington, NC.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $93600.00/yr. 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. Will provide upon request from candidates
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Lexington,NC.
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.