1st Shift Maintenance Electrician

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, Vision and Dental insurance

Short Term disability

Long-term disability

FSA & HSA Accounts

Paid Vacation 12

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Guardian West is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to install and maintain electrical systems across the facility, including lighting, presses, paint line and compressors. You will troubleshoot electrical circuits, read blueprints, and safely operate cranes, hoists and forklifts while coordinating with other trades to minimize downtime through preventive maintenance.

Qualifications include color vision, a certified electrician or 10–15 years industrial experience, a high school

Qualifications

• Color vision and ability to distinguish color variations.
• Strong problem-solving skills applicable to electrical systems.
• Health and safety compliance training understanding and English instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Team-oriented with good communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all motor control systems and electrical aspects of pneumatic, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuit issues.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics accurately.
• Safely operate cranes, hoists, forklift and man-lift.
• Collaborate with electrical, welding, pipefitting, fabrication and other trades.
• Perform preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and follow safety/quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Shift is 8 hours with overtime up to 10–12 hours; breaks are paid.

Skills

Color vision

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety compliance training

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Industrial- Electrical Maintenance Technician

Starting Pay Rate: $35.00 (after 6 months $36.00)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, with mandatory overtime as needed

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our team. This role primarily responsible for Installation and maintenance of all electrical aspects of the facility and equipment including lighting, presses, paint line and compressors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all motor control systems and all electrical aspects of pneumatic, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuit issues
• Read and accurately interpret blue prints and schematics
• Safely operate cranes, hoists, forklift and man-lift
• Utilize and work with maintenance trades and components such as electrical, welding, pipefitting, fabrication, mechanical, and Tool and Die
• Perform general repairs to heavy machinery, and other preventive maintenance, minimizing equipment downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace, adhering to all safety and quality standards Employees are required to provide their own tools
• Other duties as assigned
• Shift is 8 hours. May work overtime up to 10-12 hours. Two 10-minute breaks/ shift and 20-minute meal break. Employees get paid the entire time they are clocked in and do not clock out for breaks, if taken on campus!

Qualifications

• Must be able to see color vision, specifically the ability to perceive a wide range of colors accurately and distinguish minimal variations in color.
• Certified Electrician or 10-15 years of electrical experience in an industrial setting (willing to take classes to advance skills if needed)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work within a team setting
• Must be able to demonstrate understanding health and safety compliance training programs and departmental work instructions that are written in English
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Work in awkward positions including lying on back and working overhead, pulling wire overhead
• Must be able to climb ladders up to 20 feet and on top of equipment, in a safe manner, when needed
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach above head and below shoulder level
• Must be able to pass pulmonary function test and respirator exam to wear negative pressure respiratory protection.
• Must be clean shaven in the face piece-to face-sealing surface when wearing a respirator.
• If vision corrective lenses must be worn, must be able to wear glasses. Contacts are not allowed under certain working conditions.
• Weight Limitation: must weight not more than 310 pounds (person plus tools) in order to use fall protection equipment

Work Environment

• The work environment is representative of conditions typical for a manufacturing facility
• Guardian West is not a climate-controlled facility.
• Safety precautions must always be followed to reduce exposure to hazards
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and loud environments
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive pay rate, opportunities for skill development, and a dynamic work environment where your expertise as an electrician will directly contribute to the success of the team.

Company Benefits

• 401(k)- With company match!
• Medical, Vision and Dental insurance
• Short Term disability
• Long- term disability
• FSA & HSA Accounts
• Paid Vacation 12
• Paid Holidays

Guardian West is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.