Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Maintenance Technician (Electrical)Job Description
This role focuses on diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical issues on the manufacturing floor. You will support process, production, and facility equipment, ensuring that all plant machinery and systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. The position requires strong electrical troubleshooting skills, hands-on repair experience, and the ability to work independently on night shifts in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical issues on the manufacturing floor for process, production, and facility equipment.
- Engage in the repair and maintenance of conveyor lines, ovens, furnaces, stamping equipment, controls, drives, sensors, PLCs, robotic machinery, and related components.
- Lead and coordinate activities and repairs in response to equipment failures, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
- Ensure equipment failures are resolved in a timely manner to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
- Document daily maintenance activities accurately in the maintenance CMMS system (eMaint).
- Plan, coordinate, and implement 5S standards in all maintenance areas, including personal work areas, the shop, and drill repair areas.
- Communicate effectively with all relevant positions to complete assigned projects and keep plant equipment and facilities in proper working order.
- Generate and provide accurate information to secure necessary parts and materials to complete projects and repairs.
- Participate in preventive maintenance (PM) events across all areas as needed to improve equipment reliability.
- Monitor all emergency breakdown calls and respond promptly, calling for additional technical assistance when necessary.
- Perform drives and controls repairs, including troubleshooting and replacing faulty components as required.
- Utilize a multimeter and other diagnostic tools to test circuits, components, and systems.
- Perform wiring, panel work, and electrical terminations according to schematics and blueprints.
- Apply mechanical aptitude and fabrication skills, including manual machining, to support equipment repair and modification.
- Troubleshoot PLCs and support robotics systems to maintain automated equipment performance.
Essential Skills
- Proven experience in electrical troubleshooting and problem solving in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with motors, motor controls, and drives troubleshooting.
- Ability to use a multimeter confidently for diagnostics and testing.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
- Experience performing electrical repairs on industrial equipment and systems.
- Competence in drives and controls repair, including identifying and replacing faulty components.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills for controls, drives, sensors, PLCs, and robotic machinery.
- Ability to work night shifts (6:45 pm – 7:15 am) on a 2-on/2-off, 3-on/3-off schedule.
- Capability to work safely and effectively in a hot, dirty industrial manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication skills to coordinate with other roles and departments.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to support mechanical repairs as needed.
- Fabrication experience, including manual machining, to assist with equipment modifications and repairs.
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting in a production environment.
- Robotics experience, including troubleshooting and supporting robotic machinery.
- Experience with 5S implementation and maintaining organized maintenance areas.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems such as eMaint for documenting maintenance activities.
- Ability to plan and participate in preventive maintenance events.
- Comfort working voluntary overtime when available.
Why Work Here?
You will join a growing manufacturing operation that is actively investing in upgrading its equipment and machinery, providing exposure to modern technologies and systems. The organization offers excellent insurance and benefits, along with voluntary overtime opportunities for those who want to increase their earnings. As business continues to expand and orders remain strong, you will have the chance to grow your skills and career in a stable environment. The company also provides study materials and a structured assessment process that allows you to test into higher pay levels at your own pace, supporting continuous learning and advancement.
Work Environment
This role is based in an industrial manufacturing facility that is hot and dirty throughout much of the plant, requiring comfort working in a rugged, hands-on environment. You will work with conveyor lines, ovens, furnaces, stamping equipment, controls, drives, sensors, PLCs, and robotic machinery, using tools such as multimeters, fabrication equipment, and manual machining tools. The shift is nights from 6:45 pm to 7:15 am, operating on a 2 days on / 2 days off, 3 days on / 3 days off rotation, providing extended periods of time off. Overtime is currently unlimited and voluntary, offering flexibility for those who want additional hours. The environment emphasizes safety, organization through 5S practices, and collaboration across maintenance and production teams.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Shelbyville, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $69680.00 - $80800.00/yr.
Excellent Insurance & Benefits Investing in upgrading current equipment/machinery Orders are through the roof and business is projected to grow throughout the year
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Shelbyville,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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.
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.
Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.
Company Description
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 meet 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 in solving 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.