Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production and building equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment. The Electrical Maintenance Technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide variety of machinery and facility systems, with an emphasis on electrical diagnostics and repairs. The position requires strong hands-on skills, the ability to interpret electrical schematics and blueprints, and the flexibility to handle both electrical and mechanical tasks to keep production running efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and repair maintenance on all production equipment and building systems to ensure reliable and safe operation.
• Prioritize maintenance activities to support production, ensuring that production machinery uptime takes precedence over preventive maintenance, work orders, and projects.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on industrial equipment, including diagnosing problems with prox switches, limit switches, relay switches, circuits, and high- and low-voltage systems.
• Work with HVAC systems, AC and DC electric motors, and various types of motor controls and drives to perform troubleshooting, repairs, and replacements as needed.
• Use electrical schematics and blueprints to diagnose issues accurately and perform safe and effective repairs.
• Support equipment technicians by troubleshooting electrical problems over the phone and providing clear technical guidance.
• Conduct daily and midshift checks, as well as preventive maintenance, on weighing systems, compressors, compactors, chillers, and HVAC systems.
• Maintain and repair a range of production machinery, including 6-station and 12-station presses, color presses, color dye systems, rotary stamp equipment, slitter/cutter machines, folding machines, roll presses, webber machines, and flexographic presses.
• Perform mechanical repairs on equipment, including working with hydraulics, pneumatics, changing out webbing, dyes, and related mechanical components.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to receive, document, and complete daily passdowns and work orders.
• Carry out preventive and predictive maintenance tasks to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
• Identify when issues involve PLC-controlled systems and apply basic PLC logic knowledge to determine if a problem is PLC-related, without editing or modifying ladder logic or programming.
• Install, wire, and maintain electrical panels, including working with 3-phase power, low-voltage and high-voltage circuits, and industrial wiring.
• Support installation, setup, and modification of industrial and packaging machines as needed.
• Collaborate with production and other maintenance team members to coordinate repairs and minimize disruption to operations.
• Follow safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment while working around loud machinery, electrical systems, and moving equipment.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment strongly preferred.
• Hands-on electrical experience with 3-phase power systems and industrial electrical maintenance.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting knowledge, including the ability to identify when an issue is PLC-related, without editing ladder logic or programming.
• Experience working with variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints accurately.
• Proficiency in preventive and predictive maintenance practices in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with panel wiring and electrical wiring in industrial environments.
• Skill in troubleshooting electronics, performing repairs, and conducting diagnostic testing on industrial equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience in hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems, AC and DC motors, and various motor controls and drives.
• Experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment, with high-speed packaging experience considered ideal.
• Ability to work with conveyors, packaging machines, and other industrial production equipment.
• Comfort using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders and daily passdowns.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently and efficiently in a production-focused environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance within any manufacturing industry will be considered.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley equipment and controls.
• Experience with industrial maintenance and electrical maintenance in production facilities.
• Exposure to flexographic or multi-color presses and related printing or converting equipment is a plus.
• Experience working with conveyors, roll presses, slitter/cutter machines, folding machines, and similar equipment.
• Strong mechanical inclination and comfort working with tools, machinery, and industrial systems.
• Ability to support installation and modification of industrial equipment and packaging machines.
• Comfort communicating technical information to equipment technicians and other team members, including over the phone.
• Willingness to work extended hours during busy seasons and adapt to changing schedules based on production needs.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, team-oriented culture. Employees enjoy a 6% 401(k) match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and performance-based bonuses, including quarterly and annual incentives. Paid time off includes 32 hours of PTO, two weeks of vacation per calendar year, and paid holidays, supporting a healthy work-life balance. The facility is climate-controlled, providing a comfortable work environment year-round, and the broader organization spans 159 locations worldwide, offering stability and long-term career potential. Employees are recognized and appreciated through company cookouts and appreciation events, fostering a positive and engaging workplace culture.

Work Environment

The role follows a structured but seasonally adjusted schedule. During the slow season (March through August), the standard schedule is Monday through Thursday. During the busy season (September through early March), the schedule runs Monday through Friday, with most Saturdays included, and candidates should be comfortable with increased hours during these months. Typical daily hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with two paid 15-minute breaks and one unpaid 1-hour lunch; maintenance team members have flexibility on the timing of their breaks and may choose a shorter lunch. The plant is clean, temperature-controlled, and well-spaced, with 12 production lines on one side, three large multi-color presses on a smaller side, and an adjacent warehouse area. Some machinery is loud, so hearing protection (ear plugs) and protective eyewear are required. The environment includes various industrial and packaging machines, weighing systems, compressors, compactors, chillers, HVAC systems, presses, and other high-speed equipment. Dress code consists of jeans or work pants and a t-shirt or polo, with the expectation that clothing may get dirty due to ink staining from presses. Steel-toe footwear is required on the production floor. The facility emphasizes safety, organization, and a production-focused culture while maintaining a comfortable and climate-controlled setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Collierville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $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 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 Collierville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.

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.