Industrial Controls Electrician

Job Title: Industrial Controls Electrician

Job Description

Location: Smithfield, NC

Employment Type: Full-time

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Industrial Controls Electrician to join our team. This role is vital to ensuring the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of our industrial equipment and control systems. The right candidate will have strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a proven track record in troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of electrical and control systems.

Key Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems while ensuring compliance with NEC and local regulations.

Perform system upgrades and reconfigure processes to improve efficiency and reliability.

Design, build, and integrate control panels and electrical systems for new and existing operations.

Diagnose and resolve electrical and control system errors quickly and effectively.

Update and modernize legacy control architectures.

Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, other trades, and clients to meet project goals and timelines.

Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, materials used, and system updates.

Provide training and mentorship to less experienced technicians or electricians.

Lead improvement projects and drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

Deep understanding of NEC and local electrical codes.

NFPA 70 E knowledge.

Knowledge of 480v/277v/240v/120v power distribution.

Knowledge of 24v control power.

OSHA 10 or 30 Certification.

Strong experience in PLC/HMI programming, process reconfiguration, and control integration.

Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting complex electrical and automation systems.

Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.

Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Ability to lift, climb, and work at various heights when required.

Proven leadership ability with a focus on motivating and inspiring team members. Familiarity with industrial safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures. Entry level to configure, program, and troubleshoot PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.), HMIs, and automation networks.

Preferred Skills

North Carolina Unlimited Electrical License.

Experience with updating and integrating legacy control systems.

Knowledge of industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Serial Communication, etc.).

Design/build experience for control panels and automation systems.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience.

Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement plan, etc.).

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

A collaborative work environment where your expertise makes a real impact.

Quarterly Profit sharing

Paid Holidays off

Extensive vacation package

• Onsite Fitness cente

Why Work Here?

Join a large company with a great culture, where you can learn and grow your career. Enjoy a clean and air-controlled work environment, with fun perks like Hawaiian shirt Fridays. Our mission is to drive performance through effective planning and continuous improvement. Benefit from a supportive team, competitive benefits starting day one, including medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, and a 401k with immediate vesting. Enjoy 3 weeks of vacation, quarterly bonuses, and discounts with suppliers.

Job Type & Location

This is a full time job based out of SMITHFIELD, North Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 SMITHFIELD,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.