E&I (Electrical & Instrumentation) Technician

Corrugated Supplies Company

Alsip (IL)

On-site

USD 53,492 - 66,868

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate
Paid Vacation time
Life/ADD, STD/LTD Insurance
401K Profit Sharing
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in recycling technology is seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Technician in Alsip, IL. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of Journeyman electrician experience in a heavy industrial environment, with expertise in high-voltage systems and PLC programming. Candidates must prioritize safety and be ready to work on various shifts, including the Dupont 12 Rotating Schedule. Competitive compensation and a union environment are offered, along with benefits like paid vacation and insurance.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in a heavy industrial environment as a Journeyman electrician.
  • Competent in understanding and complying with safety codes and practices.
  • Experience in light mechanical work to support maintenance needs.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure safety and perform necessary housekeeping duties.
  • Support maintenance-related operations during scheduled shutdowns.
  • Install and troubleshoot mill-wide electrical and instrumentation systems.

Skills

High-voltage experience up to 13.8kv
Journeyman electrician experience
Understanding of OSHA regulations
Multi-craft maintenance capabilities
Technical knowledge in Electronics Technology

Education

High School Diploma or GED
Technical training in Electronics Technology

Tools

PLC programming (Siemens & Allen Bradley)
Mill-wide electrical systems maintenance

Job description

Requisition Number: EIELE001588

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  • Posted: January 23, 2026
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
Locations

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Alsip, IL 60803, USA

Description

About Alsip Minimill, LLC

Alsip MiniMill was formed in 2015 when Corrugated Supplies Company purchased the idle lightweight coated paper mill in Alsip, Illinois. MiniMill Technologies, Inc. took the lead on the engineering, procurement, and construction in order to convert and restart the facility to produce 100% recycled Corrugating Medium. In addition to its profound impact on the local economy, Alsip MiniMill consumes over 250,000 tons per year of old corrugated containers and clippings; helping to keep these resources out of our Landfills. With 9 locations across the United States, Corrugated Supplies Company is home to the most advanced fleet of corrugators. Alsip MiniMill is a Union environment and is Located 1 hour from Downtown Chicagoland.

As an AMM employee you are eligible for:

  • Competitive hourly rate, ranging from $38.83 per hour to 48.54 per Hour
  • Union Environment
  • Paid Vacation time
  • Life/ADD, STD/LTD Insurance
  • 401K Profit Sharing with employer contribution
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Tuition Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement for employee's college-aged children

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Technician to join our team at Alsip MiniMill in Alsip, IL. Ideal candidate will be a highly motivated industrial maintenance technician who thrives in a heavy industrial environment with a desire to achieve meaningful goals while growing professionally in a company committed to safety and quality. Paper Mill experience preferred. Alsip MiniMill is a Non-Smoking Facility.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Work safely at all times and perform necessary housekeeping. Keep personal safety and safety of others as the first goal and top priority at all times.
  • Contribute multi-craft skills as required to assist in or complete assigned work orders.
  • Must be able to work any shift including the Dupont 12 Rotating Schedule.
  • As an active member of our goal-directed team, take initiative to contribute to the mill goals of Safety/Housekeeping, Quality, Cost, Production.
  • Support of maintenance-related operations during maintenance scheduled shut downs or urgent mill repairs as assigned.
  • Work from prints, diagrams, schematics, specifications, instructions, operations manuals, and manufacturer’s manuals and specifications to perform scheduled and emergency repairs.
  • Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot and repair the following:
    • Mill-wide electrical power systems involving AC voltages including 480, 2400, and 13,800
    • Mill hydraulic and pneumatic systems
    • Working on Process Instrumentation Controls, for example: valves, level temperature, flow, PH, conductivity, and consistency transmitters
    • Running conduit from 1/2\" to 3\", pulling wire, run cable tray, installing electrical panel and junction box, running instrument tubing ¼\" to 1\"
    • Variable Frequency Drives for low- and medium-voltage equipment. Configure and troubleshoot using local interface and communication software
    • Programming Logic Controller, including communication software; perform programming tasks as assigned

Minimum Education Experience/Qualifications:

  • Experience with high-voltage (up to 13.8kv); MCC (VFD) PLC & DCS (Siemens & Allen Bradley)
  • Minimum of 5 years Journeyman electrician experience in heavy industrial environment
  • High School Diploma or GEDDemonstrated competence in heavy industrial continuous-process environment (i.e., oil refinery, chemical plant, power plant, etc.)
  • Experience in understanding/complying with OSHA regulations, safety codes, and safety practices including but not limited to: arc flash, LO/TO, fall protection, hot work, pre-job hazard analysis, etc.
  • Competence in light mechanical work required to support multi-craft maintenance needs
  • Education: Technical/other training in Electronics Technology preferred

Preventative, Proactive and Predictive Maintenance knowledge

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees - 110 degrees Fahrenheit)
  • Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions
  • Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration
  • Exposure to a consistently loud work environment
  • Ability to stand, and walk for 8-12 hours per shift
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, crawl, lift, lean over and squat

This is a non-exhaustive list. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
Behaviors
Required
Team Player

Works well as a member of a group.

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

Motivations
Required
Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility.

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