Maintenance Electrician

Job Title:

Maintenance Electrician

The Maintenance Electrician is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, upkeep, and safety of all facilities and equipment across office spaces, fabrication shops, and production areas. This role involves performing scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, and supporting fabrication processes. The technician will work in compliance with OSHA safety standards, environmental regulations, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements to maintain a safe and productive work environment.

• Install, maintain, and repair production machinery and facility electrical systems.
• Support custom fabrication projects by planning and commissioning electrical and mechanical systems.
• Follow maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues promptly to avoid production delays.
• Implement preventative maintenance programs to extend equipment lifespan.
• Coordinate with production teams to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and internal maintenance policies.
• Operate hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Recommend and implement equipment upgrades to enhance efficiency and performance.

• Proficiency with measuring tools, fitting, and structural steel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience in industrial maintenance and facilities maintenance.
• Strong electrical, fabrication, and welding skills, including MIG welding.

• Experience in installing, maintaining, and repairing production machinery.
• Knowledge of planning and commissioning electrical and mechanical systems for custom fabrication projects.

This position offers a long-term opportunity in one of the largest fabrication shops in town.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bakersfield, CA.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Bakersfield, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

Aerotek is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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 meet 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.