Job Information
Aerotek Maintenance Electrician in Blacksburg, Virginia
Job Title: Maintenance Electrician
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced maintenance electrician. Candidates should have experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, bending conduit, and threading pipe in an industrial/manufacturing setting. The role involves preparing sketches, diagrams, and following blueprints, as well as installing control and distribution apparatuses. Candidates must own a good amount of tools. This position will train on the day shift but will move to the night shift. 90-day and 6-month pay increases are provided.
Responsibilities
Prepare sketches and diagrams.
Follow blueprints for electrical installations.
Install control and distribution apparatuses.
Perform maintenance on hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
Bend conduit and thread pipe.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems.
Work with PLCs, gear assemblies, and various industrial equipment.
Conduct preventive maintenance.
Operate scissor lifts and forklifts.
Work with infrared oven heaters.
Essential Skills
Electrical troubleshooting
Maintenance technician experience
Mechanical and hydraulic system knowledge
Pneumatics expertise
Electronics proficiency
Preventive maintenance skills
Ability to read schematics
Experience with PLCs
Conduit bending and threading pipe
Gear assembly knowledge
Scissor lift and forklift operation
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Journeyman Electrician certification preferred
At least 10+ years in industrial electrical space
Why Work Here?
Enjoy competitive benefits with good dental, medical, and vision insurance, a climate-controlled environment, and a 401k plan. Benefit from two raises within the first 6 months of employment.
Work Environment
The work environment is climate-controlled and clean. The role will initially train on the day shift and then transition to the night shift.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Blacksburg, Virginia.
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.