Electrician

Aerotek - Elkhart, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Elkhart, IN

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Electrician position involves a variety of electrical tasks including installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. The role requires a solid understanding of electrical codes and the ability to read blueprints and schematics. The Electrician will work with various electrical components and systems, ensuring safe and efficient operation in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform LOTO procedures.
• Read and interpret tape measures, blueprints, and schematics.
• Use voltmeters for electrical measurements.
• Run conduit and pull wire for electrical installations.
• Wire up control panels and pull distribution lines.
• Run network cables and perform electrical troubleshooting.
• Service, diagnose, and troubleshoot AC/DC motors and drives up to 480v 3-phase.
• Understand and work with PLCs, read ladder logic, and check inputs/outputs.
• Modify or create blueprints as needed.
• Work with equipment such as band saws, cut-off saws, horizontal contour cutters, laser cutters, up to 20-ton presses, slitters, 400HP grinders, glue machines, rollers, conveyors, ABB/Fanuc/Motoman Robots, hydraulics, pneumatics, up to 400 HP motors, bearings, fans, breakers, fuses, sensors, HMIs, and Allen Bradley/Siemens PLCs.

Requirements

• 4+ years of industrial electric experience up to 480v 3-phase.
• Proficiency in LOTO, new machine installation, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Experience with AC motors, DC drives, and 3000 amp circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret tape measures, blueprints, and schematics.
• Knowledge of reading and following ladder logic, and checking inputs/outputs.
• Possession of basic hand tools and a toolbox (power and specialty tools are provided).
• Capability to use a tablet for logging jobs and a laptop for PLCs.
• Knowledge of the NEC (National Electric Code).
• High school diploma.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to troubleshoot PLCs.
• Journeyman Electrician certification.
• Familiarity with new technology, such as HMI screens.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-term Disability (STD)
• Long-term Disability (LTD)
• Profit sharing
• Education assistance
• Employee discounts