Electrician

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Electrician Job Description We are seeking a skilled Electrician responsible for both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs. You will engage in preventative and reactive maintenance on various machinery, ensuring smooth operations. The role involves repairing gearboxes, conveyors, mixers, chillers, proofers, ovens, and baggers, working with voltages up to 480V. You will also be tasked with rewiring and swapping out motors, assisting machine operators, and performing welding and fabricating tasks. This position requires a combination of 60% mechanical and 40% electrical skills, as well as the ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics. Responsibilities Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs. Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance on machinery. Repair gearboxes, conveyors, mixers, chillers, proofers, ovens, and baggers. Work with voltages up to 480V. Rewire and swap out motors. Assist machine operators in setting up and changing over machinery. Perform welding and fabricating tasks. Read and interpret blueprints and schematics. Essential Skills 3-5 years of electrical and mechanical experience. Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot electrical issues using a volt meter. Experience in swapping, repairing, and wiring motors. GMP experience. Additional Skills & Qualifications PLC Programming and advanced troubleshooting. Boiler (steam) maintenance experience. Welding - Stick and Tig experience. Why Work Here? Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) match. Join a supportive work environment where your skills are valued and opportunities for growth are plentiful. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026.

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.