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Aerotek Foreman Electrician in HILLSIDE, New Jersey
Job Title: Foreman Electrician Job Description
Join our team as a Foreman Electrician, where you will have the opportunity to work in diverse environments, including chemical plants, waste plants, and food production facilities. You will start and finish your day in Hillside, with a company-provided work van, serving locations within 30 miles of Newark Airport, NJ.
Responsibilities
Travel to and work in various industrial facilities throughout Northern NJ.
Perform electrical work, including troubleshooting, repair, and servicing of electrical systems.
Manage high voltage and wiring tasks, ensuring compliance with NEC codes.
Bend and thread rigid conduit and perform conduit bending.
Implement motor controls and conduct PLC troubleshooting.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Handle hazardous location wiring with precision and safety.
Participate in an on-call rotation for emergency services once every three months.
Essential Skills
5-10 years of experience as an Industrial Electrician.
Proficiency in NEC code, electrical troubleshooting, and industrial repairs.
Ability to bend conduit and perform conduit threading.
Strong understanding of motor controls and high voltage systems.
Experience with hazardous location wiring and blueprint reading.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Valid electrician's license.
Proficiency with necessary tools and equipment.
Experience in industrial settings is highly preferred.
Why Work Here?
We offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our team is expanding, providing opportunities for increased earnings through prevailing wage work. We value work-life balance, with a standard schedule of 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Friday, and overtime available. Join a supportive team of dedicated professionals and enhance your skills in a variety of industrial settings.
Work Environment
Work in a collaborative team of 10 electricians, with plans to expand to 13-15 members. The role involves travel to industrial sites around Northern NJ, with a focus on safety and precision. Employees are provided with work vans for transportation. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM, with overtime always available. Dress code is appropriate for industrial settings.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of HILLSIDE, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 HILLSIDE,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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.