Electrician Job at ZipRecruiter in Saint Louis

Overview

Job Title: Electrician. Work under the general supervision of the Electrical Supervisor in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards. Perform general industrial electrician duties including installation, maintenance, and service of electrical systems, with emphasis on running and landing wires, building panels, startup checkouts, running and bending conduit, and mounting wire raceways.

Responsibilities

• Maintain devices that provide power to and controls for the plant distribution, machines, equipment, and other gear.
• Install, connect, test, and maintain electrical control and instrumentation systems for production, climate control, security, and communications.
• Inspect equipment, locate, and correct problems before breakdowns; use preventative and corrective maintenance techniques to diagnose, isolate, and repair electrical and electronic problems throughout the facilities.
• Repair motors, transformers, generators, process, and PLC controllers on production equipment.
• Work with blueprints and follow the Electrical Code, state, and local building codes.
• Recognize voltages at primary and secondary levels, exercising proper care and safety precautions when working with all voltages.
• Plan the sequence of installation, collaborating with process/project engineers, operations, and other maintenance staff to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.
• Work routinely with electrical gear, motors, controls, components, PLCs, standard devices, and wiring.
• Advise management on whether the continued operation of equipment could be dangerous.
• Train helpers through Electrician Level 2, with the assistance of Electrician Level 4.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Strong skills in running wires and conduit bending.
• Experience with PLCs and electrical control systems.
• Ability to read and work with blueprints.
• Knowledge of Electrical Code, state, and local building codes.
• Experience working with various voltages safely.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with preventative and corrective maintenance techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers and other maintenance staff.
• Experience in training and mentoring junior electricians.

Why Work Here?

You can grow from Level 1 to Level 3 within the electrical department, with clear pathways for advancement. The company also offers tuition reimbursement and assistance to support your continued education and career development.

Work Environment

This role operates on a 3rd shift, 12-hour rotating schedule on a 2-2-3 basis, starting at 6/7 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, Missouri.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/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
• 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 Saint Louis, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2025.

About Aerotek

Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping 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. Our recruiters work to put our workforce in a position to thrive.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.