Electrical Maintenance Technician

Decatur, AL
Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician Job Description

A large and established heavy industrial chemical manufacturing facility is seeking highly skilled Maintenance Technicians to join their team in a clean, structured, and safety-driven production environment. The facility is equipped with advanced process systems, high-pressure equipment, and complex operational controls. We are hiring for two distinct skill sets: Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Maintenance Technicians and Mechanical Maintenance Technicians. These roles are specialized, allowing you to focus entirely on your skilled discipline.

Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems up to 480V.
  • Maintain, calibrate, and diagnose instrumentation including transmitters, control valves, analyzers, and PLC-controlled equipment.
  • Perform advanced electrical and control troubleshooting within a continuous-process environment.
  • Support process automation, loop checks, and system reliability improvements.
  • For Mechanical Maintenance Technicians: Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors, and production machinery.
  • Perform mechanical rebuilds, alignments, installations, and inspections.
  • Diagnose mechanical failures in a high-volume chemical/industrial process environment.
  • Support reliability, PM, and equipment improvement initiatives.
Essential Skills
  • Strong I&E background in a chemical plant, refinery, or heavy manufacturing facility.
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills with instrumentation and electrical systems.
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and loop drawings.
  • Experience with industrial PLCs or DCS systems is a major plus.
  • For Mechanical Technicians: Strong mechanical troubleshooting experience in a chemical plant or other heavy industrial setting.
  • Proficiency with pump repair, rotating equipment, and mechanical drive systems.
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings and understand process equipment.
  • Previous chemical processing experience is a major advantage.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Instrumentation, Electrical, PLC troubleshooting, Calibration, Pneumatics, I&E, Control system, Electrical maintenance, Automation, Programming, Electrical technology, Troubleshooting, Maintenance technician, Blueprint, Service, Test electronics, Schematic, Motor control, Pump control.
Why Work Here?

Join a team that values safety and expertise in a structured environment. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and systems in a company that supports continuous learning and professional growth.

Work Environment

The work environment is a clean, structured, and safety-driven production facility. Technicians will work with advanced process systems and high-pressure equipment, requiring adherence to safety protocols and procedures. The role requires focus within your specialized discipline, ensuring a clear and organized workflow.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $44.00/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 Decatur,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 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.

Posted 2026-02-26

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