Aerotek ·Grand Rapids, Michigan ·Full-time ·2026-04-15 Job Title: Journeyman Electrician – 2nd Shift
Job Description
This role offers a hands-on opportunity for a licensed Journeyman Electrician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment in a highly collaborative, on-site industrial environment. You will start with a two-week training period on 1st shift before moving to 2nd shift (2:45 PM – 10:45 PM), working closely with other electricians and mechanics to keep production running safely and efficiently. The position focuses heavily on electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and strengthening your programmable logic controller (PLC) skills while supporting weekend operations based on seniority.
Responsibilities
• Perform electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and on-the-spot machine repairs on production and facility equipment.
• Maintain and enhance PLC knowledge by working with programmable logic controllers during troubleshooting and repair activities.
• Analyze equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and determine effective corrective actions for both electrical and mechanical issues.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams to diagnose and resolve equipment problems.
• Repair and maintain electrical systems, conduit runs, wiring, and related components to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Support mechanical repairs, including work involving hydraulics and other mechanical systems, as needed to restore equipment functionality.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant efficiency and reliability through equipment upgrades, process improvements, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with the Maintenance Supervisor and Mechanics regarding equipment status, repair timelines, and ongoing issues.
• Participate in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, including weekend support, following established priorities and safety procedures.
• Complete all required documentation for maintenance activities, including repair logs and maintenance reports, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Adhere to all safety policies, electrical codes, and best practices while working on live and de-energized equipment.
• Collaborate with fellow electricians and mechanics on 2nd and other shifts to ensure smooth handoffs and continuity of maintenance efforts.
• Support the training period on 1st shift and transition to 2nd or potentially 3rd shift based on seniority and internal bidding processes.
• Participate in the 90-day probationary period and comply with union membership and dues requirements after the initial 30 days.
Essential Skills
• Active, licensed Journeyman Electrician with a current journeyman card or equivalent electrical license.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as an electrician in an industrial, manufacturing, or similar environment.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, including troubleshooting and using PLC programming as part of root cause analysis and equipment repair.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills for production equipment and facility systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams accurately.
• Proficiency in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical conduit and wiring.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics and basic mechanical systems related to industrial equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform mechanical repairs in support of electrical maintenance tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to perform thorough root cause analysis on equipment failures.
• Effective verbal communication skills to coordinate with supervisors and mechanics during maintenance and repair activities.
• Willingness and ability to work 2nd shift and provide weekend support as required by seniority.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment and follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Any post–high school electrical education, such as technical school, apprenticeship training, or related coursework.
• Prior experience in a unionized work environment.
• Experience in a multi-shift manufacturing or industrial facility.
• Familiarity with cost-saving and efficiency improvement initiatives in a maintenance setting.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team of electricians and mechanics across different shifts.
Why Work Here?
You will join a stable, team-oriented environment where your technical expertise is valued and developed through hands-on work with complex equipment and PLC systems. The organization supports skill growth by providing structured training and exposure to a wide range of electrical and mechanical challenges. You can earn up to three weeks of paid time off based on experience, with decisions reviewed by an apprentice committee to maintain fairness and transparency. A clear seniority system guides overtime and shift opportunities, giving you a predictable framework for advancement and schedule improvements over time. Union membership provides additional structure and representation, and the probationary period offers a defined path to long-term placement and security.
Work Environment
This is a fully on-site, industrial maintenance role on 2nd shift, with standard hours from 2:45 PM to 10:45 PM. New hires complete approximately two weeks of training on 1st shift before transitioning to 2nd shift, and may later move between 2nd and 3rd shift based on seniority and internal bidding processes. The maintenance team typically includes four electricians on each shift and approximately ten mechanics across 2nd and 3rd shifts, creating a collaborative, team-based environment. Weekend support is required, with three out of four Saturdays typically worked until sufficient seniority is established; Sunday work, when needed, is compensated at double-time. The role operates under a 90-day probationary period, and union dues begin after 30 days with union membership required thereafter. You will work around production machinery, electrical panels, PLC-controlled systems, hydraulics, and mechanical equipment, following all safety protocols and wearing appropriate industrial work attire and personal protective equipment as required by the facility.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $89274.00 - $89274.00/yr.
1. What are your compensation and benefits expectations?
a. The starting hourly pay rate for this position is $42.92, (going up to $44.21 May 4th, 2026) and we’re offering a $10,000 sign on bonus along with up to 3 weeks of vacation upon hire.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 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.