Job Description
Electrician Mechanic - Princeton, NJ Pay Rate: $30.00 - $35.00/hour
Location: Princeton, NJ
Schedule: Full-Time
Position Summary Seeking an experienced
Electrician Mechanic responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical troubleshooting skills, experience with industrial machinery, and the ability to perform preventative maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
Key Responsibilities - Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Troubleshoot motors, drives, control panels, PLCs, sensors, and automated equipment.
- Install, maintain, and modify electrical wiring and industrial machinery.
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
- Conduct inspections and maintain accurate maintenance records.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, company safety standards, and electrical codes.
- Assist with equipment upgrades, facility projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to optimize equipment performance.
Qualifications - 3+ years of industrial maintenance, electrician, or electrical mechanic experience.
- Strong knowledge of AC/DC motors, VFDs, relays, contactors, and control circuits.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems using meters and diagnostic tools.
- Experience reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting preferred.
- Industrial, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or facility maintenance experience a plus.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Skills - Electrical Troubleshooting
- Industrial Maintenance
- PLC Diagnostics
- Motor Controls
- Preventative Maintenance
- Blueprints & Schematics
- Hydraulics & Pneumatics
- Mechanical Repairs
- Safety Compliance
- Equipment Installation
Benefits - Competitive hourly pay: $30-$35/hour
- Overtime opportunities
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Princeton, NJ.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $34.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Princeton,NJ.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.
About Aerotek Aerotek\u00AE Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work