Job Information
Aerotek Maintenance Electrician in Louisville, Kentucky
Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician
Job Description
Responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance for all machinery in the plant. Machinery and equipment will include rollers, conveyors, corrugators, slicers, benders, gear boxes, motors, panels, and more. Work will include a mix of responding to repair calls to troubleshoot breakdowns as well as following a preventative maintenance schedule. Electrical work will consist of motor swaps, AC, DC, sensors, contactors, relays, and wiring.
Responsibilities
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on plant machinery and equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair breakdowns in machinery, including rollers, conveyors, corrugators, slicers, benders, gear boxes, motors, and panels.
Follow a preventative maintenance schedule to ensure machinery runs smoothly.
Conduct motor swaps and perform electrical work involving AC, DC, sensors, contactors, relays, and wiring.
Essential Skills
Troubleshooting in an industrial maintenance setting with at least 2 years of experience.
Experience with preventative maintenance in an industrial environment.
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
Experience with industrial maintenance tasks such as gear box repair, sensor and contactor maintenance, relay wiring, and motor control.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Electrical experience preferred but not required.
Strong industrial mechanic experience is considered.
Ability to pass mechanical and electrical tests for higher pay rates.
Why Work Here?
Short Contract to Hire - 90 days, with potential for permanent placement. The position is union-affiliated, offering the option to join or not. There are significant ongoing negotiations for an aggressive pay raise for the Maintenance Department, effective February 2025. The company is committed to job growth, with all management having advanced within the company. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health, welfare, retirement plans, Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k), Pension, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits for home, auto, vision, and pets.
Work Environment
The position involves working union shifts, most likely 2nd or 3rd shift (3-11 PM or 11-7 AM). The work environment is a standard production setting with no air conditioning, making it hot in the summer, but there is heating for the winter. The facility has a large open floor plan with large corrugating machines, and workers should be comfortable walking around as part of their daily duties. The environment is well-lit and machines are kept clean compared to many other facilities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, Kentucky.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.78 - $34.30/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
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.