Maintenance Electrician(URGENTLY HIRING)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Electrician who can work autonomously to conduct routine electrical tasks while adhering to all plant PPE requirements and safety protocols. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the handling, operation, and safe use of various types of electrical equipment, including motors, generators, transformers, rectifiers, switches, and more.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all plant PPE requirements and safety protocols.
• Operate and maintain all types of electrical equipment including motors, generators, transformers, rectifiers, switches, circuit breakers, relay, control equipment, communication equipment, electronic and fluid controls, power generation, transmission and distribution systems.
• Use electrical maintenance tools and equipment safely and efficiently, including electrical testing and measuring equipment.
• Troubleshoot ladder logic, read ladder logic diagrams, and identify electrical devices causing issues.
• Work with PLC5 RS Logic, proximity switches, limit switches, VSD, and 480V motors (AC).
• Wire motors, proximity switches, limit switches, VSD, and 480V motors.

Essential Skills

• Experience working on overhead cranes.
• 3-5+ years of experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Familiarity with PLC, ladder logic, and motor troubleshooting.
• Ability to read ladder logic and identify electrical device issues.
• Experience with PLC5 RS Logic, proximity switches, limit switches, VSD, and 480V motors (AC).
• Previous experience in Navy (nuclear), foundry, paper mill, or aluminum industry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Knowledge of various electrical equipment and maintenance tools.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a range of benefits and opportunities for career growth. Employees receive a 9.58% shift differential for swing shifts, and have the opportunity to test into higher tech levels every 6 months with corresponding pay increases. We offer a 401K with a 6% match, full medical, dental, and vision coverage from Day 1, and a $300 annual tool stipend. All uniforms and PPE, including prescription safety glasses, are provided. We have an onsite clinic for check-ups and health issues, and a quarterly bonus program based on company profitability. Our company culture promotes from within, providing opportunities for advancement as staff members retire. Additional benefits include a perfect attendance raffle, onsite food trucks, and generous vacation time starting at 80 hours and increasing with tenure.

Work Environment

The work environment is a very heavy industrial setting that is dirty and non-climate controlled, with some areas being extremely hot due to equipment and outdoor climate. The dress code includes steel-toed boots, hardhat, safety glasses, ear plugs, and additional PPE depending on the department. The maintenance team currently has 86 members, with a goal of reaching 106. Employees work on a rotating shift schedule (Dupont/swing shift) with shifts from 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am. Straight day shifts are from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. Mandatory overtime may be required based on department needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Moncks Corner, South Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $78000.00/yr.

- 9.58% shift differential once they move onto swing shift (Approximately an extra 3/hr)
- They can test every 6 months to test into higher tech level and get pay increase
- Only non-union smelter facility in the U.S
- 401K matches 6%. Benefits start on Day 1 (Full medical, dental and vision coverage – very competitive benefits and multiple options. You can get full copy during interview)
- $300 tool stipend each year
- All uniforms and PPE are provide by company, including prescription safety glasses
- Free clinic onsite for check ups or any issues that happen during the day
- Quarterly bonus up to 10% of what they have made in total that quarter. This is based on company profitability. They currently are averaging 4-6% per quarter
o Quarter bonus is tied to attendance.
- HUGE on promoting from within. They have a ton of supervisors/managers who have been there for 30-40 years and nearing retirement. This is agreat opportunity for people coming in to train and develop themselves for those roles
- If you work 6 days in a row, on your 6th day you are paid x1.75. If you work 7 days in a row, your 7th day is double pay
- Perfect attendance raffle every month to win a $250 gift cart
- Food trucks onsite every day
- Vacation: Start out immediately at 80 hours. 3 years, 152 hours, 5 years - 175 hours, 10 years - 192 hours, 15 years - 208 hour

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Goose Creek,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.