Job Title: Maintenance Industrial Electrician
Job Description
The Maintenance Electrician safely maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical systems and equipment in a heavy industrial smelter environment. This role works autonomously on routine and complex electrical tasks, using a wide range of testing and measuring tools to ensure reliable operation of motors, PLC-controlled systems, power distribution equipment, and control devices. The position requires strict adherence to plant safety protocols and PPE requirements while supporting continuous operations across rotating or day-shift schedules.
Responsibilities
Comply with all plant safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements at all times.
Perform routine and corrective electrical maintenance on motors, generators, transformers, rectifiers, switches, circuit breakers, relays, control equipment, communication equipment, electronic and fluid controls, and power distribution systems.
Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues on 480V AC motors, proximity switches, limit switches, variable speed drives (VSD), and related control devices.
Read, interpret, and apply ladder logic to identify electrical devices and components causing equipment malfunctions.
Work with PLC systems, including PLC5 and RSLogix, to support troubleshooting and equipment reliability.
Wire and rewire motors, proximity switches, limit switches, VSDs, and 480V motors according to electrical diagrams and plant standards.
Use electrical testing and measuring equipment safely and efficiently to verify proper operation and identify faults.
Conduct preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and extend the life of electrical equipment and components.
Perform corrective maintenance and repairs in response to breakdowns and equipment failures in a timely manner.
Handle, operate, and use electrical materials and supplies such as wire and cable, insulating materials, solder, paint, and replacement parts in accordance with safety and quality standards.
Support maintenance activities on overhead cranes and ensure their safe and reliable operation.
Collaborate with mechanics and other team members to troubleshoot and resolve multi-disciplinary equipment issues.
Adapt to rotating shift schedules or straight day shifts as assigned, including working mandatory overtime when operational needs require additional coverage.
Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, repairs, and modifications as required by plant procedures.
Essential Skills
3-5+ years of experience working as an electrician in a heavy industrial environment such as a foundry, paper mill, aluminum facility, or similar setting.
Hands-on experience working on overhead cranes in an industrial environment.
Proficiency with PLCs and ladder logic, including the ability to read ladder logic and identify electrical devices causing equipment issues.
Experience with PLC5 and RSLogix for troubleshooting and supporting automated systems.
Strong troubleshooting skills with 480V AC motors, including diagnosing and resolving electrical faults.
Ability to wire motors, proximity switches, limit switches, VSDs, and 480V motors according to schematics and standards.
Familiarity with proximity switches, limit switches, variable speed drives (VSD), and related control components.
Ability to work autonomously while performing routine and complex electrical maintenance tasks.
Safe and efficient use of electrical testing and measuring equipment.
Comfort working in a very heavy industrial, dirty, non-climate-controlled environment with areas of high heat.
Willingness to work rotating shifts or straight day shifts, including mandatory overtime when required.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous experience in Navy nuclear operations or other high-reliability industrial environments is highly relevant.
Experience in smelting, foundry, paper mill, aluminum, or similar heavy industry.
Ability to collaborate effectively with mechanics and other maintenance personnel to resolve complex equipment issues.
Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement in a demanding industrial setting.
Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from a highly competitive total rewards package that includes a generous shift differential for swing shifts, regular opportunities to test into higher technician levels every six months with corresponding pay increases, and a strong 401(k) program with a 6% company match. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on the first day of employment, and employees receive an annual tool stipend, company-provided uniforms and PPE, including prescription safety glasses, and access to a free onsite clinic for checkups and day-of issues. The organization offers a quarterly bonus program tied to company profitability and attendance, frequent overtime incentives such as enhanced pay for the sixth and seventh consecutive workdays, and additional perks like monthly perfect attendance raffles and daily food trucks onsite. The culture emphasizes promoting from within, with many long-tenured supervisors and leaders and clear opportunities to grow into advanced technical and leadership roles over time.
Work Environment
The work environment is a very heavy industrial smelter facility that is dirty and non-climate-controlled, with some areas that can become extremely hot due to operating equipment and outdoor conditions. The role involves working around large industrial machinery, overhead cranes, and high-voltage electrical systems, requiring constant attention to safety and adherence to PPE standards. Typical schedules follow a rotating Dupont-style swing shift with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., including sequences of day shifts, nights, and built-in days off; some positions may work a straight day shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., depending on department needs. Mandatory overtime may be required when additional coverage is needed on scheduled days off. The culture is team-oriented and collaborative, with mechanics and electricians frequently partnering to solve issues and a strong emphasis on treating colleagues like family. Dress code includes steel-toe footwear, hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, and any additional PPE required by specific departments, all of which are provided by the company.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Walterboro, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $66518.40 - $100000.00/yr.
Comprehensive medical plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
401(k) with company match
Additional company retirement contributions
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Voluntary benefits
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Walterboro,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 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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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.
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