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Aerotek Journeyman Electrician in Southfield, Michigan
Job Title: Journeyman Electrician
Job Description
This role focuses on installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining commercial and industrial electrical systems for new construction projects. You will interpret electrical drawings and specifications, lay out and install wiring and conduit, connect and test equipment, and ensure all work meets safety standards and electrical codes while providing guidance to apprentices and interacting professionally with customers.
Responsibilities
Read and interpret architectural and electrical construction drawings, ladder diagrams, symbols, schedules, and related documentation.
Prepare sketches showing the location of wiring and equipment, and follow diagrams to ensure concealed wiring is installed before completion of walls, ceilings, and floors.
Troubleshoot motors, motor controls, motor control centers, magnetic motor starters, transformers, and other electrical equipment.
Install and properly connect push-button controls, limit switches, pressure switches, float switches, flow switches, and other types of motor control devices.
Pull branch circuit wiring and feeder cables through conduit and terminate or splice wires using approved methods and materials.
Connect wiring to lighting fixtures, motors, motor controllers, transformers, and other power equipment.
Install control and distribution components such as switches, relays, circuit breaker panels, and transformers, securing them with approved fasteners.
Connect power cables to equipment such as electrical motors, motor controllers, transformers, and other customer equipment, ensuring proper wire size and connections for voltage and amperage requirements.
Test continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using instruments such as volt-ohmmeters, clamp-on ammeters, meggers, circuit tracers, and continuity testers.
Observe the function of installed equipment and systems to identify hazards and determine the need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
Lay out and install electrical systems for commercial and industrial projects based on drawings, sketches, and specifications, following national electrical code guidelines.
Accurately measure, lay out, bend, and thread all types of electrical conduit, including EMT, galvanized rigid, IMC, and PVC.
Interact professionally with customers on job sites and provide clear communication regarding work being performed.
Adhere to OSHA safety standards and follow all applicable safety procedures on site.
Instruct and train apprentices, providing guidance on proper installation techniques, safety practices, and troubleshooting methods.
Maintain an accurate daily timesheet and complete required documentation for work performed.
Travel to various job sites and occasionally out of town as needed for project requirements.
Essential Skills
Extensive experience in laying out and installing commercial wiring.
Minimum of 4 years of on-the-job training in addition to classroom training.
Strong electrical troubleshooting, installation, and repair skills for commercial and industrial environments.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, electrical drawings, and ladder diagrams.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage tasks from layout through completion.
Proficiency in installing and working with EMT and rigid conduit, as well as other common conduit types.
Valid Journeyman Electrician certification.
Valid Michigan driver’s license with the ability to travel to job sites and out of town when necessary.
Ability to train or lightly train apprentices in both technical tasks and safety practices.
Solid written and verbal communication skills to interact with team members, apprentices, and customers.
Capability to adhere to OSHA safety standards and follow established safety procedures at all times.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with industrial electrical work, including motors, motor controls, and motor control centers.
Familiarity with installing and troubleshooting transformers and various motor control devices such as push-button controls, limit switches, pressure switches, float switches, and flow switches.
Experience testing electrical systems using volt-ohmmeters, clamp-on ammeters, meggers, circuit tracers, and continuity testers.
Knowledge of national electrical code guidelines for commercial and industrial installations.
Customer-facing experience and comfort dealing directly with end users or site representatives.
Experience maintaining accurate daily timesheets and job documentation.
Why Work Here?
You will join a team that fosters a supportive, collaborative environment where people genuinely enjoy their work and leadership is approachable and engaged. The organization maintains a steady pipeline of projects, especially through the fall and winter, providing reliable, ongoing work and opportunities to apply and grow your skills across a variety of commercial and industrial jobs.
Work Environment
This position is based on a new construction project in Trenton involving the build-out of a new police and fire station. You will work in a mix of outdoor and indoor environments, navigating an active construction site with changing conditions. The role involves hands-on electrical installation, conduit work, and equipment setup using standard electrical tools and test instruments. Work hours follow typical construction schedules, and you will be expected to travel to job sites, including occasional out-of-town assignments, while following all site safety rules and OSHA standards.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Southfield, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 Southfield,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 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.