Maintenance Electrician

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician (12-Hour Night Shift)

Job Description

This direct placement role offers the opportunity to work as a hands-on maintenance electrician on a 12-hour night shift, focusing on electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial machinery and systems. You will diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues in a manufacturing environment while supporting a close-knit maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of electrical maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Conduct hands-on troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on a variety of machines and equipment.
• Perform electrical diagnostics to identify faults and implement effective solutions.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems.
• Carry out machine repair activities to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Perform preventive maintenance and mechanical maintenance tasks to extend equipment life and prevent failures.
• Use PLC troubleshooting skills to help identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation to support maintenance and repair work.
• Work safely and efficiently during 12-hour night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM.
• Collaborate with a team of maintenance professionals and support colleagues when they need assistance.
• Lift and move equipment or parts weighing up to 50 pounds as required for maintenance activities.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to perform preventive and mechanical maintenance on production equipment.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds safely.
• Consistent job tenure, ideally around 3 years with each previous employer, or valid reasons for job changes supported by references.
• Availability to work a 12-hour night shift from 7 PM to 7 AM.
• Willingness and ability to wear steel toe boots as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in maintenance or a related field is preferred but not required.
• 3–5 years of maintenance experience is preferred if no degree is held.
• Demonstrated experience working in environments that may include hot, greasy, or dirty areas as well as clean, climate-controlled sections.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to contribute to a close, supportive maintenance department.
• Comfort working with a variety of tools, equipment, and diagnostic instruments in an industrial setting.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from an onsite clinic for themselves and their immediate families, as well as comprehensive health, vision, dental, and 401(k) benefits. The facility has a strong record of long employee tenure, reflecting a stable, supportive workplace where team members stay and grow their careers. The maintenance department fosters a close, collaborative culture where experienced colleagues actively mentor new team members. Competitive pay progression allows employees to reach top-out rates in a relatively short period, with an additional shift differential for night shift work.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a manufacturing plant with a mix of conditions: approximately 60% of the facility is air conditioned, while some areas can be hot,. The maintenance team consists of about 33 people who work closely together and support one another, especially when onboarding new employees. This role is on a 12-hour night shift from 7 PM to 7 AM and includes a shift differential for night work. Steel toe boots are required as part of the dress code, and uniforms are provided. Safety, including eye protection, is prioritized, with prescription safety glasses supplied approximately every two years if neede

This is a Permanent position based out of Franklin, KY.

The pay range for this position is $64064.00 - $76000.00/yr.

onsite medical clinic that they c& their family can go to.Very competitive pay ratesGreat team environment.Health, dental, vision, 401K-They award "bonus" days for perfect attendance. You can earn 1 bonus day for every 4 months of perfect attendance (up to 3 days per year - these are PAID days off).-They do bonuses 2 times per year - the compensation is based on company performance and hitting core metrics-Full time benefits after 30 days of employment (on the first day of the calendar month)-Vacation - 40 hours 1st year3 yrs - 2 weeks vacation6 years - 3 weeks vacation15 years - 4 weeks vacation

This is a fully onsite position in Franklin,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.

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.