Job Title: Industrial Electrician
Job Description
This role focuses on troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving industrial electrical equipment and systems in a manufacturing environment. You will diagnose and repair electrical issues using tools such as digital multimeters and PCs to interface with various PLCs, while supporting both production and facility electrical needs. You will also perform preventive maintenance and participate in equipment installations and modifications to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment using tools such as digital multimeters, PCs, and other diagnostic devices to connect to and work with various PLCs.
Maintain equipment through a structured preventive maintenance program and work order system to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
Perform and assist in the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment and systems in an industrial setting.
Conduct building electrical work, including running conduit, pulling wires, and replacing light fixtures and related components.
Read and interpret electrical prints, schematics, and diagrams to support troubleshooting, installations, and modifications.
Work safely at all times by following OSHA regulations and NFPA 70E electrical safety guidelines.
Troubleshoot and support PLC-based control systems, including understanding and working with ladder logic.
Support and troubleshoot motion control systems, where applicable, to ensure proper operation of automated equipment.
Design and implement small electrical projects, modifications, and improvements as needed, where qualified.
Communicate effectively with maintenance, production, and other teams to coordinate work, share findings, and support continuous improvement.
Provide weekend support as needed to maintain equipment reliability and respond to urgent maintenance needs.
Essential Skills
Minimum of 4 years of experience in an industrial electrical environment.
Minimum of 2 years of schooling in Electrical, Electronics, or Automation, or completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship.
Strong electrical troubleshooting skills in an industrial setting.
Ability to read and interpret electrical prints, schematics, and diagrams accurately.
Knowledge of variable frequency drives (VFDs), AC motors, DC drives, and DC motors.
Knowledge of PLCs with a solid understanding of ladder logic for troubleshooting and basic programming tasks.
Basic computer skills to use maintenance software, documentation tools, and PC-based interfaces for PLCs and equipment.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and other departments.
Availability to work weekends as required.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Master or Journeyman Electrician card preferred.
Experience working with and troubleshooting motion control systems preferred.
Capability to design and implement small electrical projects preferred.
Experience using digital multimeters and other electrical test equipment.
Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and work order systems.
Comfort working with PC-based tools to connect to and troubleshoot PLCs and control systems.
Why Work Here?
You will join a team that values safety, technical excellence, and continuous improvement in a modern industrial environment. The role offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise with PLCs, motion control systems, and advanced electrical equipment while contributing directly to equipment reliability and operational efficiency. You can expect a stable schedule on 2nd shift, exposure to a wide variety of systems, and the chance to take ownership of projects and improvements that showcase your skills and initiative.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Menomonee Falls, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $83200.00 - $95680.00/yr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Menomonee Falls,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 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.
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.
