Maintenance Electrician

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician who will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in an industrial environment. This role requires a proactive individual who can interpret technical manuals and schematics, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and understand manufacturer equipment manuals and electronic and electrical schematic diagrams.

• Perform preventive maintenance as assigned and generate necessary paperwork, such as PM sheets, work orders, and work record logs.

• Conduct equipment repairs and daily work within OSHA regulations, following lockout-tagout and company safety guidelines.

• Inform maintenance and production supervisors of potential problems.

• Wear required personal protective equipment, which may include self-contained breathing apparatus.

• Move throughout assigned areas carrying required equipment and tools to perform troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance.

• Reach vertical heights up to 150 feet to perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and monitor equipment in both open and confined spaces.

• Use protective and safety equipment as directed by the company and may need to climb ladders.

• Utilize tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.

• Troubleshoot electrical systems throughout the plant and assist in maintaining electrical equipment through PM procedures.

• Assist in instituting new control systems and research and develop better controls and electrical processes.

• Track and monitor recurring problems and provide solutions to correct these issues.

• Identify weaknesses in electrical systems and develop solutions.

• Understand the function of electrical equipment and train operators and maintenance technicians on operations and troubleshooting.

Essential Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting and maintenance technician skills.

• Mechanical, hydraulics, and pneumatics knowledge.

• Wiring, repair, and preventive maintenance in an industrial environment.

• Experience with schematics, blueprints, and PLC troubleshooting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Industrial electrical experience in manufacturing/production settings.

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Good problem-solving and basic math skills.

• Ability to organize tasks and monitor work quality.

• Ability to work with or near blood.

• Proficient in reading, writing, and comprehension.

• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy great internal benefits, participate in employee appreciation days and cookouts, and earn a KPI bonus.

Work Environment

The role requires accessing the poultry production environment, tolerating varying heat, wet, and chill conditions in the plant.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Harrisonburg, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $45.00/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 Harrisonburg,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 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.