2nd Shift Maintenance Electrician

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Vision and Dental insurance

Short Term and Long-term disability

FSA & HSA Accounts

Paid Vacation 12

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana seeks an Electrical Maintenance Technician to install and maintain electrical systems across the facility, including lighting, presses, paint line, and compressors. You will troubleshoot, read schematics, and work with various trades to minimize downtime.

We offer a union-friendly, fast-paced environment with overtime as needed and a starting pay rate of $35.00/hr, increasing to $36.00/hr after six months, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be able to see color vision and distinguish variations in color.
• Certified Electrician or 10-15 years of electrical experience in an industrial setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team.
• Health and safety compliance training understood and followed (English).
• High school diploma or equivalent; able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain motor control systems and all electrical aspects of pneumatic, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuit issues.
• Read and interpret blue prints and schematics.
• Safely operate cranes, hoists, forklift and man-lift.
• Perform general repairs to heavy machinery and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Certified Electrician

Electrical experience

Teamwork

Safety training

English safety docs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cranes

Forklift

Hoists

Pipefitting tools

Job description

Job Title: Industrial- Electrical Maintenance Technician. Starting Pay Rate: $35.00 (after 6 months $36.00). Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 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.

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!

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.

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 and 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.