Aerotek is hiring: Industrial Electrician in East Chicago

Industrial Maintenance Electrician

The Industrial Maintenance Electrician will be responsible for troubleshooting and performing preventive maintenance on various equipment such as conveyors, centrifugal pumps, diaphragm pumps, mixers, overhead cranes, lighting systems, and motor controls. You will troubleshoot, repair, and install Allen-Bradley PLCs using schematics, work with voltages up to 480V AC/DC, run conduit and pipe throughout the plant, troubleshoot VFDs, change and size motor starters, and handle transformer sizing and wiring. Additionally, you will operate electrical test equipment, including voltmeters, meggers, and amprobes, terminate three-phase motor wiring, and use HMI screens to troubleshoot and understand process controls. Must be available to work all shifts, after training on 1st shift will move into rotating shift schedule including 4 weeks on 1st shift, 1 week on 2nd shift, and 1 week on 3rd shift, plus OT and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on conveyors, pumps, mixers, cranes, and lighting systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and install Allen-Bradley PLCs using schematics.
• Work with voltages up to 480V AC/DC.
• Run conduit and pipe throughout the plant.
• Troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Change and size motor starters.
• Handle transformer sizing and wiring.
• Operate electrical test equipment such as voltmeters, meggers, and amprobes.
• Terminate three-phase motor wiring.
• Use HMI screens for troubleshooting and understanding process controls.

Essential Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLCs.
• Electrical installation and project work.
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment up to 480V.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65499.20 - $72883.20/yr.

Employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, Company pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in East Chicago, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.