Electrician

Aerotek; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Electrician to build electrical control panels, wire machines, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems based on detailed engineering drawings. You will support customers remotely and onsite, ensuring all work meets print specifications and internal quality standards while contributing to workflow improvements.

The role requires reading blueprints and schematics, installing sensors and actuators, and using multimeters to verify operation.

Qualifications

• Experience building and wiring electrical control panels.
• Strong field wiring for machines incl routing and labeling.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Troubleshoot PLC-based and conventional electrical systems.
• Experience in machine building and mechanical assembly.
• Install sensors, actuators, HMIs, and related components.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and multimeters.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate technical information in English.
• Ability to follow verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to enter data into computers/tablets.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand long hours.

Responsibilities

• Build electrical panels and perform field wiring on machines per drawings and standards.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control issues, identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Inspect work for accuracy and quality before moving on to next task.
• Provide customer support via phone, email, and onsite visits to customer plants.
• Communicate job status and collaborate to keep projects on schedule and within quality expectations.
• Identify and recommend workflow/process improvements to enhance quality and productivity.
• Install and connect sensors, actuators, control panels, and related components per wiring diagrams.
• Use diagnostic tools, including multimeters, to test circuits and verify operation.
• Interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and ladder logic diagrams for installations/repairs.
• Participate in machine building and mechanical assembly tasks as needed.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and follow part-delivery instructions.
• Follow verbal, written, or computer-delivered instructions to complete work.
• Handle multiple jobs with urgency across various projects.
• Lay out jobs and execute steps from start to finish.
• Work in alignment with company values focusing on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Panel building

Field wiring

Blueprint interpretation

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC systems

Machine building

Sensors & actuators

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Multimeters

Ladder logic

Reading schematics

English proficiency

Data entry

Safety standards

Education

Electrical trade apprenticeship

Tools

Multimeters

Electrical test equipment

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrician

Job Description

This role focuses on building electrical control panels, performing field wiring on machines, and troubleshooting electrical and control systems using detailed engineering drawings. You will support customers both remotely and onsite, ensuring all work meets print specifications and internal quality standards while contributing to continuous improvements in workflow, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Build electrical panels and perform field wiring on machines by following engineering drawings and established electrical standards.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control issues on panels and machines, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Inspect completed work carefully to verify accuracy and quality before moving on to the next assignment, correcting any issues identified.
• Provide customer support via phone, email, and onsite visits to customer plants, including start-up assistance and troubleshooting.
• Communicate job status clearly with team members and collaborate to keep each project on schedule and within quality expectations.
• Identify and recommend improvements to workflows, processes, and methods to enhance quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Install and connect sensors, actuators, control panels, and related components in accordance with wiring diagrams and safety standards.
• Use diagnostic tools, including multimeters, to test circuits, verify continuity, and confirm proper system operation.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, electrical schematics, and ladder logic diagrams to perform accurate installations and repairs.
• Participate in machine building and mechanical assembly tasks related to electrical systems as needed.
• Maintain accurate electronic records by entering transactions into computers or tablets and following part delivery instructions.
• Follow simple and complex instructions delivered verbally, in writing, or through computer systems to complete assigned work.
• Handle multiple jobs with a strong sense of urgency, shifting between tasks as required to process a wide variety of projects.
• Lay out jobs and execute the multiple steps required to complete each project from start to finish.
• Perform all work in alignment with the organization’s values, emphasizing quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience in panel building, including assembling and wiring electrical control panels.
• Strong field wiring skills for machines and equipment, including routing, terminating, and labeling wires.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Solid electrical troubleshooting skills for both conventional electrical systems and PLC-based systems.
• Experience with machine building and mechanical assembly related to electrical components.
• Ability to install and connect sensors, actuators, HMIs, load cells, and other automation devices.
• Familiarity with PLC brands such as Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) and Siemens.
• Knowledge of control systems and their integration with other automation equipment.
• Proficiency using diagnostic tools, including multimeters, to test and verify electrical circuits.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, especially when interpreting schematics and ladder logic diagrams.
• Effective communication skills for interpreting technical documentation and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to follow instructions provided verbally, in writing, or via computer systems.
• Capability to enter data and transactions into computers or tablets and follow part delivery instructions.
• Physical ability to bend, twist, reach, push, and lift for extended periods daily.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly as required.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours per day, at least 5 days per week.
• High sense of urgency with the ability to shift from job to job to support a variety of projects.
• Strong cause-and-effect analytical abilities to diagnose and resolve technical problems.
• Commitment to performing work in alignment with the organization’s core values.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Electrical trade experience, typically gained through an apprenticeship or vocational training in electrical work.
• Experience working as a general electrician or in a similar industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with HMIs, sensors, actuators, load cells, and other control system