Lead Maintenance Electrician

Company: Aerotek
Location: Stanton
Posted on: January 29, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Lead Maintenance Electrician Job Description The Lead Maintenance Electrician plays a crucial role in overseeing maintenance operations within the automotive or stamping sector. This position involves directing a team of technicians, ensuring machinery reliability, and executing complex mechanical and electrical repairs to keep production equipment running efficiently. Responsibilities Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on stamping presses, conveyors, robotics, and manufacturing machinery. Conduct routine preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on all systems and equipment. Carry out electrical inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks as assigned. Operate in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and adhere to safety standards. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair stamping presses and related equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production. Be proficient in robotic troubleshooting and editing with systems such as Fanuc, ABB, or KUKA. Troubleshoot sensors, actuators, and PLC integration, specifically Siemens. Diagnose and resolve issues with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and communication networks. Assist with die changes, press adjustments, and tooling alignment. Support press operators during setup, ensuring proper alignment and functionality. Essential Skills 5 years in manufacturing maintenance with lead experience. Expertise in PLC maintenance and troubleshooting, with Siemens systems preferred. Proficiency in blueprint reading and industrial maintenance techniques. Strong understanding of hydraulic systems and press maintenance. Experience with electrical maintenance, including conduit and wiring. Additional Skills & Qualifications Vocational training or journeyman-level certification preferred. Experience with Allen Bradley PLC and Fanuc robotics control systems. Why Work Here? Join a top Fortune 500 company and enjoy competitive pay along with vacation and holiday benefits. Work Environment Work in a new and highly clean manufacturing facility within the stamping department. The location is large, clean, and equipped with highly automated press equipment. Expect to work Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with possible overtime. Training is provided at TCAT in Stanton for 3 weeks. The role involves collaborating with the engineering team to test dies, run product trials, and modify dies as needed. Safety gear such as steel-toed boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, and high-visibility vests is required. Dress code includes jeans or work pants without holes, and plain colored shirts, preferably without vulgar language or images. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Stanton, TN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $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 Stanton,TN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 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. Company Description 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 in solving 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. Company Description 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 in solving 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.

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