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Electrical Technician

Jobot

Location

Chicago, IL

Salary

Not specified

Type

fulltime

Posted

Today

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Job Description

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Job details:

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

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Salary: $38 - $45 per hour

A bit about us:

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.

Why join us?

  • 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

Job Details

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

What You Need

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

Preferred Skills

Experience with Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLCs (PLC‑5, SLC, Micrologix, ControlLogix, CompactLogix)

Strong AC/DC motor drive knowledge

Journeyman license or equivalent

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