Maintenance Electrician

Aerotek; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for a permanent, on-site role in Portage, IN. The position is based in a clean, temperature-controlled facility and involves a 1st shift with around 40 hours per week.

You will work with packaging and food processing equipment, focusing on electrical troubleshooting, automation systems, and safe installation of new machinery. The role requires strong experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and controls across packaging lines in GMP environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical troubleshooting of packaging equipment.
• Strong wiring and troubleshooting skills up to 480V.
• Hands-on experience with VFDs and motor control systems.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and I/O wiring.
• Ability to edit PLC programs to support changes.
• Experience using HMIs to monitor and adjust operations.
• Background in controls and heavy electrical work.
• Experience in packaging, food processing, or GMP environments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical issues on packaging equipment up to 480V.
• Diagnose and repair motors and controls as needed.
• Repair and tune VFDs for proper speed control.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, inputs/outputs, and modify logic as required.
• Edit PLC programs and controls to support process improvements.
• Use HMI programs to monitor and adjust machine operations.
• Wire and install new machinery, integrating with existing systems.
• Replace sensors and photo eyes in packaging and automation.
• Work with control systems and motor controls to maintain safety.
• Support GMP-compliant automation and packaging processes.
• Collaborate with production to minimize downtime and improve uptime.
• Follow GMP and safety procedures in all tasks.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

VFD troubleshooting

HMI programming

Wiring & installation

GMP environment

Packaging experience

Safety procedures

Automation know-how

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician

Job Description

The Maintenance Electrician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a wide range of packaging and food processing equipment in a clean, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility. This role focuses on electrical troubleshooting up to 480V, working with PLCs and HMIs, supporting automation systems, and installing and wiring new machinery to keep production running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical troubleshooting on packaging equipment, including X‑ray machines, blenders, mixers, baggers, labelers, ink jet coders, and heat shrinking machines.

• Diagnose and repair electrical issues involving motors and equipment operating at voltages up to 480V.

• Troubleshoot and repair Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) to ensure proper speed and motor control.

• Troubleshoot PLCs, including inputs and outputs, to identify and resolve control system problems.

• Edit PLC programs and controls as needed to support process improvements and equipment reliability.

• Use HMI programs to monitor, diagnose, and adjust machine operations and control parameters.

• Wire and install new machinery, including power, control wiring, and integration with existing systems.

• Replace, troubleshoot, and repair photo eyes and other sensing devices used in packaging and automation.

• Work with control systems and motor controls, applying heavy electrical experience to maintain safe and reliable operations.

• Support automation and packaging processes in a food and GMP‑compliant environment.

• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety procedures while working on food processing and packaging equipment.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in electrical troubleshooting of packaging equipment, including X‑ray machines, blenders, mixers, baggers, labelers, ink jet coders, and heat shrinking machines.

• Strong electrical wiring and troubleshooting skills with systems operating up to 480V.

• Hands‑on experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), including troubleshooting and repair.

• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, including working with inputs and outputs.

• Ability to edit PLC programs and controls to support equipment operation and process changes.

• Experience using HMI programs for monitoring and adjusting machine operations.

• Experience in controls systems, motor controls, and heavy electrical work.

• Experience in packaging, food processing, or GMP‑regulated environments.

• Practical knowledge of automation systems in a manufacturing setting.

• Mechanical aptitude to support electrical and electronic work on production equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with electronics in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with conveyor systems and food processing machinery.

• Experience in clean manufacturing or similar regulated facilities.

• Comfort working with both electrical and mechanical aspects of automated equipment.

• Ability to adapt to a growing operation with new equipment and facilities.

Why Work Here?

You will join a rapidly growing organization that is actively expanding its footprint and investing in new facilities and equipment. The facility is modern, brand new, and temperature regulated, providing a comfortable and well‑maintained environment in which to work. You will have the opportunity to support advanced automation and packaging technologies while contributing to a company that continues to grow, acquire new operations, and create long‑term opportunities for development.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clean, temperature‑controlled manufacturing facility of approximately 200,000 square feet. The operation includes packaging machines, conveyors, and food processing equipment, all supported by modern automation and control systems. The facility is relatively new, with new equipment and a well‑maintained, comfortable working environment. The position is on 1st shift with flexibility on start time, and you can expect to work around 40 hours per week while remaining flexible for call‑ins as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Portage, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $83200.00/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.

Direct placement full benefits with MSI

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portage,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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.