Industrial Electrician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Industrial Electrician

Job Description

You will be responsible for installing and repairing electrical systems, including but not limited to 480 Vac, 120 Vac, and 24 Vdc. The role involves reading and interpreting technical drawings and diagrams, ensuring compliance with current NEC code, and performing all work according to electrical codes, blueprints, and standards. The successful candidate will troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems, make timely repairs, and be skilled in installing rigid and EMT conduit and cable tray. An understanding of electrical meters and testing equipment is necessary. The role requires working from heights in boom and scissors lifts and installing ethernet and fiber circuits. The ideal candidate should work well individually and as part of a team, communicate effectively with others, and contribute positively to working relationships within the organization. The role also involves compliance with environmental policies and procedures including energy efficiency, reduce-reuse-recycle goals, reporting requirements, and sustainable initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair electrical systems, including 480 Vac, 120 Vac, and 24 Vdc.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and diagrams.
• Ensure compliance with current NEC code and perform all work according to electrical codes, blueprints, and standards.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems and make timely repairs.
• Install rigid and EMT conduit and cable tray.
• Understand and use electrical meters and testing equipment.
• Work from heights in boom and scissors lifts.
• Install ethernet and fiber circuits.
• Work well individually and as part of a team.
• Communicate effectively with others and contribute positively to working relationships.
• Comply with environmental policies and procedures, including energy efficiency, reduce-reuse-recycle goals, reporting requirements, and sustainable initiatives.

Essential Skills

• 3-5+ years of experience in electrical maintenance and repair.
• Experience with 480 volt systems.
• PLC knowledge (programming not required).
• Experience running conduit and performing preventive maintenance.
• Mechanical and maintenance technician skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• License is preferred but not required.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a stable work environment with no layoffs since opening in 1998 and a stellar safety record. Benefit from a 10% - 13% shift differential, a 6% 401K match ($1 for $1 up to 6%), and tuition reimbursement. Take advantage of our fitness membership/wellness app membership reimbursement, onsite fitness center, and free pasta. Earn an annual employee bonus based on plant and employee performance, as well as an employee referral bonus. Experience flexible scheduling that accommodates your needs.

Work Environment

The facility operates 24/7, with a dedicated team in charge of all PM and shutdown work. Maintenance technicians are on each shift, and you will join a team of about 30 people, which is growing this year with the facility's expansion. The standard shift is from 7 AM to 3 PM, but candidates will train on the day shift for a couple of months. If there are issues with this, accommodations can be made. The dress code includes jeans and steel-toed boots, with additional PPE such as hair nets and beard nets provided as necessary. Jewelry and piercings are not allowed in the facility due to GMP regulations. The environment typically maintains temperatures of 85+ degrees with 85% humidity in most areas.

Location

This position is based out of AMES, Iowa.

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.

Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

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