Industrial Electrician

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Country: United States

Category: Environmental

Workplace Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract To Hire

Posted Date: April 10, 2026

Job ID: 646417

Job Description

Industrial Electrician

Contract?to?Hire | Full?Time | First Shift

Pay: $28–$38/hr
Contract: 9?month contract to hire (many convert earlier)
Shift Options: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm or 8:00am–4:30pm
Location: Indianapolis, IN (west side)

Position Overview

An established industrial operation is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to support electrical systems at a regulated processing facility. This role focuses on installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical equipment supporting plant operations. The environment includes a mix of indoor and outdoor work and exposure to industrial systems and controls.

This is a hands?on role suited for electricians who enjoy problem?solving, working with industrial equipment, and supporting critical infrastructure.


Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, and compliance with all applicable policies and procedures
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic equipment including motors, switches, timers, transformers, rectifiers, and sensors
  • Install, modify, and maintain feeder and branch circuits, conduit, fittings, and junction boxes
  • Ensure all electrical work meets safety standards and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and one?line drawings
  • Perform routine inspections, testing, and calibrations as required
  • Support emergency response procedures, including electrical shutdowns when needed
  • Operate forklifts or similar equipment as required
  • Work around industrial processes such as pumps, tanks, hydraulics, and press systems
  • Use required PPE and follow regulations related to regulated materials and processes
  • Be available for on?call coverage on a rotating basis
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant operations

Work Environment
  • Industrial facility with both indoor and outdoor responsibilities
  • Exposure to the elements; non?climate?controlled areas
  • Safety?sensitive role requiring personal protective equipment
  • Clean?shaven requirement to support the use of protective respiratory equipment

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent (required)
  • Journeyman Electrician certification or associate degree in an electrical?related field (required)
  • 3+ years of experience as an electrician in an industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Experience working with PLC?controlled systems preferred
  • Familiarity with regulated or process?driven environments a plus (manufacturing, utilities, wastewater, industrial processing, etc.)

Required Skills & Competencies
  • Strong working knowledge of electrical principles and NEC standards
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical systems efficiently
  • Comfortable working in safety?critical environments
  • Reliable attendance and ability to work scheduled and on?call shifts
  • Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors as needed

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