Industrial Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Electrician
Job Description

We are seeking an Industrial Electrician to work in a cold storage facility. This role involves working with 490 V, 120vAC, and 24vDC electricity. Intermediate experience is preferred, but training is available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Work with 490 V, 120vAC, and 24vDC electricity.
• Troubleshoot and replace drives.
• Diagnose and repair switches, proxes, and photoeyes.
• Read and interpret wiring schematics and blueprints.
• Perform conduit bending and electrical repairs.

Essential Skills

• Experience with 480 V, 120vAC, and 24vDC electricity.
• Basic knowledge of HMI systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical components such as drives, switches, and proxes.
• Ability to read schematics and perform conduit work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Solid work tenure in industrial electrical roles.
• Experience in troubleshooting photoeyes and basic HMI operations.
• Ability to learn new skills related to electrical systems and components.

Why Work Here?

This position offers multiple learning opportunities and career growth once permanent with the company. The work schedule allows for work-life balance, with a day shift from 5am-2pm, Monday through Friday, and the opportunity to work every other Saturday or volunteer for additional shifts.

Work Environment

The work environment is within a cold storage facility where employees work near fish, shellfish, and other common allergens. The role is primarily day shift, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 Newport News,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 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.