Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Electrician responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical systems and equipment within a fast‑paced industrial facility. This role requires strong troubleshooting abilities, hands‑on technical expertise, and the ability to work independently while supporting production uptime and facility reliability.

Responsibilities

• Identify electrical issues using a variety of diagnostic and testing devices.
• Inspect, install, and maintain electrical components such as transformers, circuit breakers, panels, and motor control devices.
• Repair or replace wiring, fixtures, electrical equipment, and related components as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including conduit installations, equipment inspections, and system upgrades.
• Work safely on high‑voltage electrical systems (up to 480V) and industrial motor control circuits.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams to execute accurate troubleshooting and installations.
• Communicate effectively in English—speaking, reading, and writing—when documenting work or collaborating with team members.
• Demonstrate initiative by solving practical problems independently and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Essential Skills

• Strong electrical aptitude with hands on experience in industrial settings.
• Troubleshoot and repair motor controls, sensors, relays, control panels, and high‑voltage systems.
• Ability to work confidently with schematics, diagrams, and electrical layouts.
• Competed training/degree in electrical field.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Florham Park, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Florham Park,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.

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.