Electrician (License required)

Job Description 1st Shift ElectricianIndustry: Food ManufacturingShift: 1st Shift (Day Shift)Pay Rate: $38-$42+ per hour (based on experience and licensing level)License Required: Journeyman or Master ElectricianTerms : 4 month contract-to-hireJob SummaryA well-established food manufacturing facility is seeking a skilled and licensed Electrician to join its maintenance team on 1st shift. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform preventive and corrective electrical maintenance on production equipment and facility systemsTroubleshoot and repair electrical components including motors, PLCs, control panels, wiring, sensors, and VFDsInstall, maintain, and upgrade wiring systems, control panels, and industrial electrical equipmentEnsure all electrical work complies with national and local electrical codes, safety standards, and company policiesRespond promptly to equipment issues to minimize downtime and support production goalsDocument maintenance activities, repairs, and completed work accuratelyCollaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams on equipment upgrades and continuous improvement initiativesSupport audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance effortsFollow all food safety, GMP, plant safety, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) proceduresQualificationsJourneyman or Master Electrician License (required)Minimum of 3 years of industrial or commercial electrical experience; food manufacturing experience strongly preferredStrong working knowledge of electrical systems, blueprints, schematics, and diagnostic/testing equipmentExperience with PLCs, VFDs, and industrial automation systems preferredAbility to work independently, prioritize tasks, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environmentStrong commitment to safety practices and compliance standardsHigh school diploma or GED required; technical school training or completed electrical apprenticeship preferredCompany DescriptionSince 1995 Astrix has been delivering information technology consulting, regulatory advisory services and staffing solutions to the scientific community. We can assist in augmenting your internal resources to deliver optimum solutions on time and within budget. It is our goal to simply do it right. We work everyday to create value and build trust with our clients, employees, partners and vendors.Astrix provides scientists to a broad spectrum of scientific based industries including: Chemical, Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Food Science, Flavors and Fragrances, Biomedical, Consumer Products, Environmental, Medical device, Petrochemical and Clinical Research.Company DescriptionSince 1995 Astrix has been delivering information technology consulting, regulatory advisory services and staffing solutions to the scientific community. We can assist in augmenting your internal resources to deliver optimum solutions on time and within budget. It is our goal to simply do it right. We work everyday to create value and build trust with our clients, employees, partners and vendors.\r\n\r\nAstrix provides scientists to a broad spectrum of scientific based industries including: Chemical, Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Food Science, Flavors and Fragrances, Biomedical, Consumer Products, Environmental, Medical device, Petrochemical and Clinical Research.