3rd-Shift Electrician: PLCs, HMI, servo drives

Electrical Automation Services; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services is seeking a skilled controls technician for an on-site position in St. Charles, IL. You will install, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and motor drives across packaging and production equipment.

The role requires PLC programming, servo systems experience, and the ability to work with 480V 3-phase power. Overtime, shift options, and safety training are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated PLC experience and servo systems required.
• Experience with maintenance systems preferred.
• Packaging equipment maintenance in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures (lockout/tagout, etc.) preferred.
• Experience with encoders, servomotors, and amplifiers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and troubleshoot photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC I/O modules and wiring.
• Troubleshoot analog and digital controls with 480V, 3-phase power distribution, motors, VFDs, servo drives and soft starts.
• Maintain and troubleshoot encoders and load cells; program PLCs and HMIs; modify ladder logic as needed.
• Troubleshoot integration of graphic HMIs and diagnose communication protocols (Profibus, serial, industrial Ethernet).
• Diagnose equipment issues using electrical schematics; perform preventive maintenance on conveyors and equipment.

Skills

PLCs (programming)

Servo systems

Electrical troubleshooting

HMI interfaces

3-phase power (480V)

Troubleshooting documen tation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLCs programming tools

Electrical schematics

Job description

Electrical Automation Services is seeking a skilled controls technician for an on-site position in St. Charles, IL. You will install, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and motor drives across packaging and production equipment.

The role requires PLC programming, servo systems experience, and the ability to work with 480V 3-phase power. Overtime, shift options, and safety training are provided.