Job Title: Electrical Lead
Job Description
This hands-on Electrical Lead role combines advanced industrial electrical and mechanical maintenance with frontline leadership responsibilities. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex production equipment in a high-volume plastic extrusion environment while providing guidance and support to the maintenance team. The position requires strong technical expertise, a focus on root-cause analysis, and the ability to drive safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
Responsibilities
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and perform periodic maintenance on industrial equipment including extruders, controls, drives, gear boxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, synchronous belts, v-belts, sheaves, roller chains, sprockets, conveyor systems, motors and gearboxes, loaders, pumps, compressed air systems, blenders, hoists, and other equipment associated with plastic extrusion.
Diagnose mechanical and electrical failures to their root cause and perform effective repairs to restore safe and reliable operation.
Identify recurring issues and recommend procedural or equipment changes to maintenance leadership to prevent future failures.
Safely troubleshoot and repair electrical systems involving 3-phase and single-phase 480 V power in an industrial environment.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical components such as surface contact heaters, ceramic heaters, solid state relays (SSRs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), contactors, motor starters, relays, breakers, temperature controllers, mercury contactors, and fuse blocks.
Troubleshoot control loops and systems using AC, DC, and milliamp (mA) control signals, ensuring stable and accurate operation.
Read and interpret electrical prints, schematics, and diagrams to support accurate installation and troubleshooting.
Troubleshoot PLC systems, with a preference for experience on Allen-Bradley platforms, to identify and resolve control issues.
Align motors, gearboxes, couplings, and pulleys using both magnetic dial indicator and straight-edge alignment methods to ensure proper mechanical operation.
Perform maintenance and repair on overhead cranes from 1 to 10 tons, including hoist maintenance, bridge maintenance, and related motor and electrical repairs.
Maintain and repair mobile equipment such as forklifts, tugs, and small vehicles to support plant operations.
Operate forklifts safely and efficiently as part of daily maintenance and material handling activities.
Work comfortably at heights on ladders, scaffolding, and catwalks, and in tight or confined spaces as required by maintenance tasks.
Perform and document line calibrations, TSM calibrations, electrical test instrument calibrations, and length counter calibrations in the calibration database.
Install and run conduit, perform industrial wiring, and ensure all installations meet applicable standards and plant requirements.
Use mechanical and electrical test instruments, including multi-meters and amp meters, to diagnose and verify equipment performance.
Apply mechanical fabrication skills such as drilling, tapping, and pipe threading, and operate tools including hand and power tools, drill presses, and pipe threading machines.
Use oxy-acetylene welding and cutting and arc welding techniques where required for maintenance and repair tasks, within the scope of qualifications.
Apply calculations for mechanical fabrication and installations and use equations such as Ohm's law to support accurate electrical diagnostics and repairs.
Maintain strong housekeeping standards in work areas, ensuring a clean, safe, and organized environment.
Demonstrate leadership on the floor by setting a high standard for safety, work ethic, and quality of work, and by supporting and guiding other maintenance team members.
Support production in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment by responding promptly to equipment issues and participating in on-call coverage as needed.
Essential Skills
At least 5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment.
Demonstrated experience working with 3-phase and single-phase 480 V power in an industrial setting.
Proficiency in installing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment such as extruders, drives, gearboxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyor systems, motors, pumps, compressed air systems, blenders, and hoists.
Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with heaters, SSRs, VFDs, contactors, motor starters, relays, breakers, temperature controllers, mercury contactors, and fuse blocks.
Ability to troubleshoot control loops and systems using AC, DC, and mA signals.
Ability to read and interpret electrical prints and diagrams accurately.
Experience troubleshooting PLCs, with Allen-Bradley platforms preferred.
Mechanical alignment skills using both magnetic dial indicator and straight-edge methods.
Experience with overhead cranes from 1 to 10 tons, including hoist and bridge maintenance and motor/electrical repair.
Experience with mobile equipment maintenance, including forklifts, tugs, and small vehicles.
Forklift operating experience and the ability to safely drive a forklift.
Comfort working at heights (ladders, scaffolding, catwalks) and in tight spaces.
Ability to perform and record line calibrations, TSM calibrations, electrical test instrument calibrations, and length counter calibrations.
Experience with industrial wiring and conduit installation.
Working knowledge of multi-meters and amp meters for electrical diagnostics.
Working knowledge of oxy-acetylene welding and cutting and arc welding.
Proficiency with mechanical tools and equipment such as hand and power tools, drill presses, and pipe threading machines.
Ability to perform mechanical and electrical calculations, including the use of Ohm's law for diagnostics and repair.
Good housekeeping habits and a strong work ethic.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Leadership experience in a hands-on industrial or maintenance setting.
PLC programming and installation experience, with Allen-Bradley systems preferred.
Welding or electrical certification.
Experience with film blowing and injection molding equipment.
Experience maintaining and repairing plastic extrusion equipment.
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on root-cause analysis and long-term corrective actions.
Ability to document work clearly, including calibration records and maintenance activities.
Comfort with on-call responsibilities to support continuous plant operations.
Why Work Here?
You will join a manufacturing operation where your technical expertise and initiative directly influence reliability, productivity, and growth. The role offers clear opportunities for advancement in both pay and position for those who demonstrate strong performance and leadership. You can expect consistent overtime for those who enjoy maximizing their earnings, as well as exposure to a wide variety of complex equipment and technologies that will continue to build your skills and experience.
Work Environment
This role is based in a manufacturing plant in North Houston, near Bush Airport, dedicated to plastic production where plastic is melted and formed into plastic liners. The environment is fast-paced and operates 24/7, supporting continuous production. Temperatures can be very high, especially in the summer, with conditions often exceeding 100 degrees due to the nature of plastic melting and forming equipment. You will work around heavy industrial machinery, overhead cranes, extruders, and related systems, and will frequently use tools such as multi-meters, amp meters, welding equipment, drill presses, pipe threading machines, and forklifts. The schedule is typically 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with on-call responsibilities as needed to support round-the-clock operations. The role requires comfort working at heights on ladders, scaffolding, and catwalks, as well as in tight or confined spaces, and calls for adherence to all plant safety practices and appropriate industrial attire and protective equipment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.
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.
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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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