Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician
Job Description
The Electrical Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs automated systems and industrial machinery to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. This role supports manufacturing operations by performing routine preventive maintenance, diagnosing issues in chemical processing equipment, and completing timely repairs across facility systems and equipment.
Responsibilities
Install, maintain, and diagnose automated and computer-controlled systems to ensure reliable and efficient operation.
Troubleshoot and repair chemical processing equipment, including pumps, vacuum pumps, chillers, agitators and mixers, hot oil systems, ovens, and related machinery.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on all equipment and document findings for tracking and analysis.
Complete general maintenance and repair work for buildings and facility systems to support overall plant operations.
Execute daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checklists for building and production equipment and maintain accurate service records.
Install, modify, and repair electrical wiring and equipment, including new electrical systems for remodeling projects and facility upgrades.
Diagnose and repair electrical equipment, control circuits, switches, and refrigeration-related components.
Use appropriate electrical test instruments to perform basic and advanced electrical troubleshooting.
Repair and maintain electrical locks, access systems, and control panels to support facility security and access control.
Respond promptly to emergency maintenance and repair requests to minimize downtime and safety risks.
Maintain detailed documentation of all scheduled and completed maintenance activities in accordance with facility standards.
Perform exterior and custodial maintenance tasks as needed to support overall facility upkeep.
Assist with obtaining quotes for parts and supplies and place orders as necessary to support maintenance activities.
Essential Skills
Strong electrical aptitude with proven ability to troubleshoot, repair, install, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial systems.
Hands-on experience servicing chemical processing equipment, including pumps, vacuum systems, chillers, agitators and mixers, hot oil systems, and ovens.
Solid working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, with a clear understanding of facility machinery and industrial equipment.
Demonstrated experience with automation systems and PLC troubleshooting.
Proficiency in electrical wiring, control circuits, switches, and basic refrigeration-related components.
Ability to use electrical test instruments for troubleshooting and diagnostics.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Minimum of 5+ years of mechanical experience.
Minimum of 5+ years of industrial and electrical experience.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Prior experience in chemical manufacturing is a plus.
Experience working with chemical process equipment in a production environment.
Strong troubleshooting mindset with a willingness to learn, develop, and grow within the organization.
Ability to follow maintenance schedules, checklists, and documentation procedures accurately.
Capability to support both production equipment maintenance and general facility maintenance tasks.
Physical ability to regularly stand, walk, use hands and arms, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
Ability to frequently lift and move materials weighing over 25 pounds.
Ability to maintain close, distance, and color vision, along with adequate depth perception.
Ability to communicate clearly using verbal communication and comprehend auditory information.
Comfort working in a hands-on, industrial maintenance environment with chemical processing operations.
Why Work Here?
You will join a team that places a strong emphasis on caring for people and delivering results through shared values. The organization focuses on building close, collaborative relationships with both internal and external customers, encourages accountability to deliver meaningful wins, and supports resilient, adaptable people who can thrive in a dynamic environment. You will be part of a culture that promotes enterprise thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous learning, offering opportunities to grow your skills and contribute to long-term success.
Work Environment
This role operates within a chemical manufacturing environment that involves working around industrial machinery, chemical processing equipment, and automated systems. The position is highly hands-on and requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling as you move throughout the facility and access equipment. You will regularly handle and move materials weighing over 25 pounds and work with a variety of tools, electrical test instruments, and mechanical components. Clear vision at various distances, color vision, and depth perception are important for safely inspecting and servicing equipment. The environment is production-focused, with routine preventive maintenance, urgent repair needs, and facility upkeep activities forming part of the daily work.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Louis, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $78000.00/yr.
-100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, with up to 60% of dependent coverage paid by Chemline
-Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that reimburses deductible and out-of-pocket costs after a $500 employee contribution (including dependents)
-401(k) retirement plan with a 6% dollar-for-dollar company match, available after 30 days with immediate vesting
-Employer-paid life insurance coverage up to $50,000
-Short- and long-term disability coverage and comprehensive workers' compensation
-Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support for personal and family needs
-Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at a minimum of 14 days annually
-Company-sponsored events and annual bonus opportunities
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 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.
