**Electrician - Arlington, Tx** **Job Description** This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining electrical systems of industrial establishments by performing the following duties: **Responsibilities** + Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools. + Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. + Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes. + Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous. + Connect wires to motors, fixtures, and other electrical equipment, replace switches and fuses, splice wires, and insulate wires with friction tape. + Read and understand blueprints and 1-line drawings. + Clean work area, tools, and equipment. **Essential Skills** + **Journeyman's Electrician License** OR equivalent experience (8 years of electrician experience). + 4+ years of experience working in a manufacturing setting. + 4+ years of experience working on heavy-duty equipment and machinery. + Proficiency in installations, troubleshooting, electrical testing, and wiring. + Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience editing and troubleshooting PLCs. **Why Work Here?** After 90 days, enjoy FREE Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Vision benefits. Take advantage of paid time off and 14 paid holidays. Benefit from a 401K plan with employer matching and opportunities for internal promotion within a large, stable company. Work in a fast-paced environment with an integrated management system and continuous training and development opportunities. **Work Environment** This position is based onsite at General Motors in Arlington. You will work closely with GM employees in a dynamic and fast-moving production setting. Teamwork and the ability to keep up with the production pace are essential. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, Texas **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.