Job Description

The primary function of the Electronic Technician is to support all assigned maintenance activities. This role requires active participation in maintenance tasks and collaboration with various teams to address equipment issues and ensure operational efficiency.

Responsibilities
* Address any outages seen and ensure compliance with the Maintenance Manager.
* Collaborate with Operations to address equipment issues as needed.
* Support daily jobs in coordination with operations, planners, and engineers.
* Work with outside resources and contractors to support daily workload.
* Serve as a conduit for two-way communication between operators and maintenance resources.
* Coordinate with operations to ensure effective downtime utilization.
* Communicate with Planners regarding exceptions to the operations schedule.
* Participate in morning meetings with safety topics and emergency work discussions.
* Perform all tasks safely, adhering to safety regulations and wearing required PPE.
* Participate in Behavioral-Based Safety (BBS) programs.
* Understand and comply with safety rules, including LOTO policy and NFPA 70E guidelines.

Essential Skills
* Troubleshooting skills, especially with Siemens PLC and analog circuits.
* Experience in contact tracing and PLC troubleshooting.
* Knowledge of 480 volts systems, building motors, and VFDs.
* Ability to troubleshoot remotely using a laptop.
* Understanding of ladder logic.
* Familiarity with NFPA 70E and safe electrical work practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications
* Experience in a heavy industrial environment.
* Medium voltage experience ranging from 4k volts to 13k volts is preferred.
* SCADA experience is an asset.
* Candidates with a 2-year degree in fields like Electronic Engineering or Industrial Systems Technology are preferred.
* Experience in nuclear submarines or utilities/water system service is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

Join a team with an average tenure of 25 years, offering growth opportunities. Benefit from 12 additional PTO hours three times a year and United Healthcare Insurance. Work in a recession-proof industry with a plant that is expanding.

Work Environment

This position is in a heavy industrial environment with equipment such as extrusion equipment, winders, instrumentation & controls, air rings, gearboxes, bearings, motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, hoppers, vacuum tubes, slitters, and wrappers. Note that the facility is not climate controlled. Shift work includes a rotation of 5 days on, 2 days off, followed by 2 days on, 5 days off, with day shifts running from 7 am to 7 pm, and night shifts from 7 pm to 7 am. Initial training occurs Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5 pm.
Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Benson, NC.
Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $87360.00/yr.

Retirement: A 401(k) savings plan allows contributions up to 50% of compensation, with a discretionary non-elective contribution from the company (7.0% in 2024 and 2023). Health & Insurance: Medical, dental, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) are provided. Paid Time Off: Benefits include vacation and paid holidays. Executive Support: An Executive Severance Plan is in place to provide financial security in case of termination or changes in control. Career & Safety: Focus on employee development, apprenticeships, and a robust safety management system.
Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Benson,NC.
Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 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.

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