Electrical Maintenance Technician

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Keep production running. Troubleshoot PLCs, drives, and industrial equipment on a steady 1st shift.

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Dan Asher

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Salary: $38 - $45 per hour

Founded 75+ years ago and based in Chicago, with operations in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, we are a team focused on safety, reliability, and operational excellence. We take pride in maintaining complex industrial systems that support high-quality production while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and hands‑on problem solving. Our maintenance team plays a critical role in keeping advanced manufacturing equipment operating at peak performance.

• Strong 401(k):
  With a 5% total employer contribution
• Day‑One Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off:
  Vacation time that increases with tenure
• Paid Holidays: 10 company‑paid holidays each year
• Stable
  
  Schedule:
  
  1st shift, Monday–Friday — no rotating shifts

Electrical Technician – 1st Shift (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Monday–Friday)

We’re hiring an experienced Electrical Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment.

• Diagnose and repair electrical issues on presses, ovens, motors, conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and equipment upgrades.
• Build and wire control panels.
• Install and troubleshoot VFDs, motion drives, and high/low‑voltage circuits.
• Conduct PLC I/O checks; upload/download PLC/HMI programs for troubleshooting.
• Support installation and testing of new equipment.
• Maintain accurate repair and maintenance logs.

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of electrical maintenance experience in an industrial setting
• Strong PLC and HMI knowledge
• Panel building and wiring experience
• Solid understanding of electrical safety
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
• Experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

• Experience with Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLCs (PLC‑5, SLC, Micrologix, Control Logix, Compact Logix)
• Strong AC/DC motor drive knowledge
• Journeyman license or equivalent

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