Journeyman Industrial Electrician

Job Title: Journeyman Electrician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Journeyman Electrician to join our industrial maintenance team. This role involves coordinating within the plant for preventive maintenance schedules, troubleshooting electrical issues, and installing new equipment. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of PLCs, motor controls, VFDs, and automation equipment including conveyance and robotic pick-and-place end-of-arm tooling. A background in plastic injection or blow molding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules within the plant.

• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues effectively.

• Install and configure new industrial equipment.

• Work with PLCs, motor controls, VFDs, and automation equipment.

• Maintain and repair conveyance systems and robotic pick-and-place tooling.

Essential Skills

• Journeyman Electrician card.

• Experience in an industrial setting.

• Proficiency with PLCs, VFDs, and motor control systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in plastic injection or blow molding is a plus.

• Strong troubleshooting skills in an industrial environment.

Why Work Here?

Be part of a growing company in the automotive industry, offering opportunities for career advancement and development. Our team values collaboration and innovation, providing a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Work Environment

This position operates in a plastic injection and blow molding facility with a fast-paced environment. The work involves day shift, with 12-hour rotations from 6AM to 6 PM. The facility is equipped with new machinery transferred from another plant, and there is a strong focus on troubleshooting and addressing production job orders.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

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

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 Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 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.