3rd Shift - Maintenance Electrician Starting Rate of $39.62

Komatsu; Peoria (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial machinery seeks an Electrical Technician to maintain and repair electrical infrastructure for its Peoria campus. Responsibilities include installing electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and troubleshooting complex circuits. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and substantial experience in electrical work, particularly with PLCs and NC/CNC systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in electrical circuits up to 480 volts required.
• Experience with PLCs, NC/CNC controllers preferred.
• Physical ability to meet DOL Medium duty work requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, service, diagnose, and repair electrical circuits and components.
• Follow electrical codes for construction and safety.
• Advise on parts and communicate with service personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Blueprint Reading

PLC Familiarity

NC/CNC Logic Interpretation

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics or Industrial Electronics Technology

Job description

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, includingTimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

Komatsu’s Electrical Technicians, otherwise called Electricians, are responsible for maintenance of the industrial electrical infrastructure across Komatsu Peoria’s 135-acre campus. This includes installation, maintenance or replacement of electrical circuits, electrical components, and the electrical elements of machine tools.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Assembles, installs, services, diagnoses and repairs complex electronic and electrical circuits and components used on machine tools and plant equipment.
• Does electrical construction as required to meet current electrical codes.
• Technician is responsible and accountable for following all applicable safety rules. They must be able to safely and effectively conduct all work activities.
• Advise supervision of parts required, and then able to communicate with service personnel both in-house and over the phone.
• Must be able to read blueprints as required for machinery installation, repairs and new construction as relating to electrical requirements.
• Must possess familiarity with PLC’s
• Ability to read and interpret ladder logic on NC/CNC controls.
• Be able, after being qualified, to operate material handling equipment to aid in completing job as needed and can transport maintenance related items from building to building.
• Where safety is not a factor, may use hand torch and may do simple welding to complete assigned job.
• Will use information systems as necessary to perform job duties.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Associate Degree in Electronics or Industrial Electronics Technology or the equivalent work experience.
• Three or more years of experience as a journeyman 1st Class installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical circuits and components up to and including three phase 480-volt circuits.
• Three to five years of experience as a journeyman/1st Class installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and operating PLCs, NC/CNC controllers, and PCS.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that facilitate communications with internal customers and external suppliers.
• Will be required to complete a physical commensurate with DOL Medium duty work requirements which includes drug testing.

Additional Information

Pay from $39.20/HR+.

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.