Industrial Electrician

Aerotek; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Paid time off

Tool allowance

PPE provided

Holiday pay

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Industrial Electrician in St. Louis, MO to inspect, maintain, repair, and overhaul solid-state low-voltage motor control systems.

You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot automation and drive systems, and assist with installation, start-up, and commissioning of new equipment. Responsibilities include maintaining records, writing JSAs, and diagnosing malfunctions with testing tools, while adhering to safety and operational requirements in a rotating shift

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial electrical systems and components.
• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with Siemens and Rockwell drive systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair, and overhaul low voltage motor control systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on automation and drive systems.
• Assist in installation, start-up, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and write JSAs.
• Repair or replace malfunctioning components and diagnose malfunctions with tests.
• Observe equipment operation to identify issues and improve procedures.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Read wiring diagrams

Siemens drive systems

Rockwell drive systems

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell ControlLogix

Job description

Job Title: Industrial Electrician

Job Description

As an Industrial Electrician, you will inspect, maintain, repair, and overhaul solid-state low voltage motor control systems for primary plant and support equipment. You will perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment automation and control systems, as well as motor drive systems. Additionally, you will assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair, and overhaul solid-state low voltage (< 600VAC) motor control systems for primary plant equipment and support equipment.

• Perform equipment automation and control system preventative maintenance and troubleshooting, including Siemens 300/400 and TDC families of components, Siemens TIA Portal (step 7), Rockwell SLC, and Allen-Bradley ControlLogix.

• Perform motor drive system preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on Siemens and Rockwell families of drive systems.

• Troubleshoot using PLC interface for diagnostics.

• Assist in the installation, start-up, and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring all operations and utilities equipment comply with minimum safety and operational requirements.

• Maintain accurate and complete records of equipment maintenance activities.

• Assist in writing and reviewing operational and safety Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) on plant equipment; improve procedures and develop new JSAs based on observations and experiences.

• Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.

• Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.

• Observe and evaluate the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions using various testing tools.

Essential Skills

• Experience with industrial electrical systems and components.

• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and diagnostics.

• Ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.

• Experience with Siemens and Rockwell drive systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, 2-2-3 schedule rotating every 28 days from days to nights (7am-7pm).

• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining industrial machinery.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a stable, long-term career opportunity with competitive pay, weekly compensation, and shift premium opportunities. Benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life and disability insurance. Secure your future with 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans, and take advantage of paid holidays, PTO, and an annual tool allowance. Experience the convenience of company-provided PPE and the flexibility of working 12-hour shifts with the potential for every other weekend off. Join a supportive work environment that values your contributions.

Work Environment

Work in a non-climate-controlled environment on rotating 12-hour shifts. Embrace a dynamic and challenging setting with opportunities for growth and development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO 63111.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.25 - $36.25/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 & 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 St. Louis, MO 63111.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

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.