Electrician
FlexTrades is hiring experienced Electricians for nationwide, project-based roles supporting top-tier manufacturing clients. Immediate opportunities are available in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. This is your chance to earn top pay, enjoy guaranteed overtime, and work on cutting-edge packaging and processing lines in dynamic production environments.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with a strong electrical background to join our manufacturing team. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth operation of our packaging equipment and supporting the installation of new production lines. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and have a passion for troubleshooting and problem-solving, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on a wide range of packaging equipment including: rotary fillers, cappers, case packers, palletizers, air conveyors, glide-type conveyors, chain-driven conveyors, labelers and blow molders
- Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC circuitry, motor controls, switch boxes, control panels, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and PLCs
- Assist in the installation and wiring of new equipment lines
- Utilize RS Logix (Allen Bradley) PLCs for ladder logic troubleshooting (no programming required)
- Work with 480V 3-phase systems
- Document work orders and maintenance activities in a CMMS system
- Operate scissor lifts and perform tasks at heights up to 20 feet
- May be required to complete an electrical skills test board to demonstrate troubleshooting capabilities
Qualifications
- Journeyman/Journeyperson Electrical License (or higher) from another U.S. state
- Must be eligible to work under a licensed Electrician in Massachusetts
- Strong manual troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with GMP standards and process manufacturing
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively in a team setting
- Must bring a basic set of hand tools for electrical and light maintenance work (roll-arounds accepted)
Preferred Experience
- Prior experience in process manufacturing
- Exposure to automated and manual packaging equipment
- Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Pay and Benefits
- Pay: $42/hour
- Guaranteed Overtime Each Week paid at time and a half
- Access to a full suite of benefits
- Paid travel expenses to and from job sites
- Paid lodging (Single-Occupancy Hotel Room)
- Per diem ($45/day)
- Flexibility to take time off between assignments
- Ability to perform tasks with little to no supervision
- Ability to travel and commit to assignments ranging from 3 months to 1 year
- Ability to work 2nd and 3rd shifts, including overtime for the duration of the assignment (50+ hours/week)
- Must meet drug test requirements
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is the nation’s leading provider of skilled trades solutions for manufacturers across the United States. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped electricians and maintenance professionals find high-paying, project-based work in world-class facilities. Our jobs offer stability, flexibility, and the opportunity to travel while putting your skills to work where they’re needed most.
FlexTrades is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
