Electrical Technician

Aerotek; Pulaski (TN); Presencial; USD 41.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO

Descripción de la vacante

Aerotek is seeking a Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician with an electrical focus for a night-shift role in Pulaski, TN. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on a range of industrial equipment within a plastics manufacturing environment.

The role requires hands-on electrical and mechanical skills, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and VFD systems. You will work with Siemens controls and CMMS SAP to document activity and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Formación

• Proven experience in multi-craft maintenance with a strong electrical focus.
• Hands-on diagnostics, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of production equipment.
• Ability to change out motors and perform electrical/mechanical installation and alignment.
• Skilled with hydraulics and pneumatics in a plant environment.
• Experience working with 480-volt systems and high voltage safety protocols.
• Proficient with reading blueprints/electrical drawings and schematics.

Responsabilidades

• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults on industrial equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on motors, gearboxes, pumps, belts, and bearings.
• Install, align, and wire motors; repair gearboxes and pumps as needed.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Read electrical drawings and schematics to support installations and repairs.
• Work with hydraulics/pneumatics for cylinders, valves, hoses, and related parts.
• Utilize multimeters and diagnostic tools to verify voltages and test circuits.
• Document work performed and parts used in CMMS systems like SAP.

Conocimientos

Multi-craft maintenance

Electrical focus

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Motor installation

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Reading blueprints

High voltage safety

Night shift

Herramientas

Siemens control systems

CMMS SAP

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician (Electrical Focus)

Job Description

This role focuses on diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on a wide range of industrial equipment in a plastics manufacturing environment located in Athens, AL. The position requires strong electrical skills, hands-on mechanical abilities, and the capability to work with hydraulics, pneumatics, and various production systems. You will support reliable plant operations by maintaining equipment, minimizing downtime, and ensuring safe and efficient performance across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting on industrial equipment to identify electrical and mechanical issues.
• Carry out repairs and preventive maintenance on motors, gearboxes, pumps, belts, bearings, and related components.
• Change out and install motors, ensuring proper alignment, wiring, and operation.
• Repair and replace gearboxes, pumps, and mechanical drive components to restore equipment functionality.
• Follow and execute a preventive maintenance schedule to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical drawings, and schematics to support accurate installation and repair work.
• Work with hydraulics and pneumatics systems, including troubleshooting and repairing cylinders, valves, hoses, and related components.
• Handle electrical work involving AC/DC systems, VFDs, and 480-volt equipment in a safe and compliant manner.
• Use multimeters and other diagnostic tools to test circuits, verify voltages, and confirm proper equipment operation.
• Install, maintain, and repair wiring, cabling, and electrical components for production and facility equipment.
• Work with control systems and equipment that may include Siemens-related electrical maintenance tasks.
• Document work performed, parts used, and maintenance activities using systems such as SAP or similar maintenance software, as required.
• Collaborate closely with other maintenance technicians, electricians, fabrication, and process technicians to complete repairs and projects efficiently.
• Support maintenance activities on designated maintenance days and assist with plant improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and best practices while working with high voltage, rotating equipment, and industrial machinery.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns during the night shift and prioritize tasks to keep production running smoothly.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in multi-craft maintenance with a strong electrical focus in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with diagnostics, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of production equipment.
• Ability to change out motors and perform related electrical and mechanical installation and alignment.
• Ability to repair and replace gearboxes, pumps, belts, and bearings.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical drawings, and schematics.
• Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics systems in a plant environment.
• Strong electrical skills with AC/DC systems and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Experience working safely with 480-volt electrical systems and high-voltage equipment.
• Proficiency using a multimeter and other diagnostic tools for electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with industrial wiring, cabling, and electrical maintenance tasks.
• Ability to follow a structured preventive maintenance schedule and complete work orders accurately.
• Comfort working night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on a 2-2-3 schedule.
• Willingness and ability to work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens-related electrical maintenance or control systems.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for tracking work orders and parts.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing, poultry plants, or similar heavy industrial environments.
• Ability to learn from and collaborate with a tenured maintenance team with many years of experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with cross-functional maintenance and production teams.
• Adaptability to support both existing equipment and new, state-of-the-art production lines as the facility expands.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable organization in a growing industry that continues to invest in expanding its operations and capabilities. The maintenance team is experienced, collaborative, and supportive, offering valuable opportunities for learning and professional growth alongside technicians who bring many years of hands‑on knowledge. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and has a strong presence across multiple locations, providing long‑term stability and exposure to modern equipment and processes. As the facility expands with new buildings and state‑of‑the‑art equipment, you will have the chance to work with updated technologies while contributing to a business that plays a key role in the broader chemical and plastics value chain.

Work Environment

The facility processes recycled raw materials into finished products such as plastic pellets and chips in a heavy industrial manufacturing setting. Maintenance technicians typically work night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on a 2-2-3 schedule, with initial training conducted on a Monday through Friday day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with Thursday designated as a maintenance day. The work involves regular use of industrial tools, multimeters, and equipment around high‑voltage systems, rotating machinery, hydraulics, and pneumatics, in close collaboration with a maintenance, electrical, fabrication, and process tech team.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pulaski,TN.

About Aerotek

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.