Electrical Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO (80 hours)

401(k) plan

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for our Clifton, NJ facility. This permanent, onsite role focuses on troubleshooting, repair, and installation of electronically controlled systems across production and building infrastructure.

Ideal candidates bring at least two years of formal electrical training and five years of industry maintenance experience, plus proficiency with oscilloscopes, meters, and diagnostic tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of formal education or technical training in electrical and electronic technology, industrial electricity, electronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in electrical and electronic maintenance within a manufacturing, industrial, or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronically controlled equipment and electrical systems across the facility.
• Maintain, repair, and install electrical circuitry on manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Test malfunctioning equipment and analyze system performance to identify the root cause of failures.
• Inspect, test, and replace electronic components and circuits using diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, ammeters, voltmeters, and other electrical testing instruments.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and electronic systems to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and testing results.
• Follow all safety procedures, electrical codes, and company policies while performing work to ensure a safe working environment.
• Assist with general maintenance duties when electrical or electronic work is not required, supporting overall facility operations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical wiring

Preventive maintenance

Electrical codes

Hand tools

Documentation

Education

Electrical/electronic technology training

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Multimeters

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and installing a wide variety of electronically controlled equipment and electrical systems throughout the facility. This role supports both production machinery and building infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all assigned systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronically controlled equipment and electrical systems across the facility.

• Maintain, repair, and install electrical circuitry on manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure.

• Test malfunctioning equipment and analyze system performance to identify the root cause of failures.

• Inspect, test, and replace electronic components and circuits using diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, ammeters, voltmeters, and other electrical testing instruments.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and electronic systems to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and testing results.

• Follow all safety procedures, electrical codes, and company policies while performing work to ensure a safe working environment.

• Assist with general maintenance duties when electrical or electronic work is not required, supporting overall facility operations.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of two (2) years of formal education or technical training in electrical and electronic technology, industrial electricity, electronics, or a related field.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in electrical and electronic maintenance within a manufacturing, industrial, or similar environment.

• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including the ability to systematically diagnose and resolve issues.

• Ability to use and interpret results from test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, ammeters, voltmeters, and other electrical testing instruments.

• Proficiency in maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical wiring, circuitry, and components.

• Ability to perform both preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and electronic systems.

• Comfort working with hand tools and standard electrical tools for repair, assembly, installation, and calibration tasks.

• Solid understanding of electronics principles and mechanical interfaces related to industrial equipment.

• Ability to follow safety procedures and applicable electrical codes while performing all work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Clifton, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65728.00 - $65728.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Medical/Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 80 hours of PTO (accrued)
• 401k plan participation

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Clifton,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.