Maintenance Electrician

Aerotek; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring an Automotive Electrical Technician for a permanent on-site role in Charlotte, MI. The position focuses on electrical troubleshooting, installation, and wiring of specialized vehicles, including reading complex schematics and diagnosing 12V DC and 110V AC systems.

You will use voltmeters and test lights for diagnostics, work independently, and also mentor junior installers to ensure quality and safety standards are met, with a strong emphasis on production and 5S practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive electrical troubleshooting and installation.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Skilled in diagnosing and repairing 12V DC and AC electrical systems.
• Ability to train junior assemblers and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, install, wire, and repair electrical components and systems.
• Read and interpret complex electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to identify faults.
• Troubleshoot both AC and DC circuits, specifically 12V DC and 110V AC circuitry, including internal systems and OEM chassis electrical systems.
• Utilize electrical testing and diagnostic tools such as a voltmeter and test light to assess voltage, current, and resistance.
• Work independently while also training and guiding electrical installers or assemblers.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematics interpretation

AC/DC diagnosis

Training others

Tools

Multimeters

Voltmeters

Test lights

Job description

Job Title: Automotive Electrical Technician

Job Description

Join a team dedicated to excellence in the design and manufacturing of custom fire apparatus. As an Automotive Electrical Technician, you will utilize your expertise in electrical troubleshooting and installation to ensure the efficient operation of our specialized vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, install, wire, and repair electrical components and systems.
• Read and interpret complex electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to identify faults.
• Troubleshoot both AC and DC circuits, specifically 12V DC and 110V AC circuitry, including internal systems and OEM chassis electrical systems.
• Utilize electrical testing and diagnostic tools such as a voltmeter and test light to assess voltage, current, and resistance.
• Work independently while also training and guiding electrical installers or assemblers.

Essential Skills

• Experience in automotive electrical troubleshooting and installation.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Skilled in diagnosing and repairing 12V DC and AC electrical systems.
• Comfortable using multimeters, voltmeters, and test lights.
• Ability to train junior assemblers and work independently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience assembling or repairing wiring harnesses, cables, switch panels, and circuit boards.
• Basic experience with pneumatic, hand, power, and air tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet production, quality, safety, and 5S expectations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with production, engineering, and other departments.
• Physical ability to regularly lift or move up to 40 pounds and work in various physical positions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $54080.00/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.

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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte, MI.

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.

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.