Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Electrical Maintenance Technician (Controls & Troubleshooting) is a hands-on role responsible for keeping facility systems and production equipment safe, reliable, and available. The technician will diagnose and repair electrical/control issues, perform preventive maintenance, update documentation in the CMMS, and drive improvements that reduce downtime and improve quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and job safety assessments.
• Support safety investigations and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Diagnose faults on PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, safety relays, sensors, and control panels using schematics, ladder logic, and test instruments.
• Identify root causes and implement permanent fixes.
• Install, commission, and repair production and facility equipment such as pumps, ovens/furnaces, CNCs, air compressors, HVAC, and scrubbers.
• Replace and terminate motors, drives, contactors, sensors, and cabling up to 480V 3-phase.
• Use structured problem solving (5-Why, Fishbone) to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Recommend design or component upgrades, such as adding surge protection and improving panel ventilation.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical/control systems.
• Accurately record work, time, parts, and failure codes in the CMMS.
• Identify critical spares, verify specifications, and coordinate with the storeroom.
• Coordinate with operators, engineers, vendors, and other technicians to plan repairs and minimize downtime.
• Support unplanned events and critical operations; participate in on-call rotation and occasional off-shift/weekend work as needed.
• Work to NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and internal standards; support audits and corrective actions.

Essential Skills

• Scissor Lift
• PLC
• Industrial transformation
• Electrical troubleshooting to industrial equipment
• Removal and installation of industrial equipment
• HVAC
• CMM

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certificate or Associate’s in Electrical/Industrial Technology preferred.
• 5+ years in industrial/manufacturing electrical maintenance with strong controls troubleshooting, or 3+ years with a technical degree/certification.
• Proven ability to read/interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, panel layouts, and ladder logic.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs/HMIs, VFDs, sensors, safety circuits, and control panel wiring.
• Comfortable working on 480V 3-phase power, MCCs, distribution panels, and machine controls.
• Basic understanding of pneumatics/hydraulics and instrumentation.
• Computer skills: CMMS usage, basic PLC software navigation, device backup/restore, and email/Office tools.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and self-management skills.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a long-term contract that can extend based on performance. Enjoy paid holidays and accrued PTO, with the chance for overtime to meet deadlines.

Work Environment

The position operates on a Monday to Friday second shift, from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Miramar, Florida.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Miramar, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 Miramar,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 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.

Company Description

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 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 Description

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 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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Long term contract, Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work, Casual work, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Rotating shift, Afternoon shift,

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