Electrical Tech

Wieland Small Tube Products; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 54,814 - 78,068; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) contribution + match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in East Alton, IL is seeking an Electrical Tech to perform quality electrical repairs and assist Maintenance Techs. This position requires significant experience in heavy industrial settings and expertise in troubleshooting electrical systems. The company offers various benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement contributions. Join the team to contribute to eco-friendly solutions and build a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of heavy industrial/maintenance experience or four-year apprenticeship certification.
• 2 years of heavy industrial/maintenance experience and a 2-year Technical degree considered.
• Understanding of infrared and predictive maintenance practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with the operating crew to minimize downtime.
• Make decisions on how electrical repairs proceed.
• Assist Maintenance Techs when assigned.
• Document work order entries into the maintenance system.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting skills

Heavy industrial/maintenance experience

Hydraulic and combustion systems troubleshooting

Experience with large AC/DC motors

Experience with programmable control

Education

4-year apprenticeship certification

2-year Technical degree in Electrical or similar

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Control Logix PLCs

Rockwell drives

Job description

Unleash your Potential - Seize your career opportunity now, with Wieland!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Electrical Tech

The responsibility of the Electrical Tech is to make decisions on how electrical repair are to proceed, perform quality repairs the first time, handle specialized electrical tasks, and assist Maintenance Techs when assigned. This role will reside at our East Alton, IL facility.

Starting Pay: $48.23/hourly
Pay Schedule: Bi-Weekly
Work Schedule: Swing Shift (1st, 2nd & 3rd on rotating weeks)

Responsibilities

• Work together with and/or leads the operating crew to minimize downtime and to maximize productivity
• Responsible for making the basic decisions on how an electrical repair is to proceed and perform quality repairs the first time
• Responsible for leading the completion of more complicated and specialized electrical tasks
• Responsible for assisting Maintenance Techs when assigned
• Work with the production team for constant improvement
• Perform administrative duties as assigned including completion of work order documentation and data entry into the computerized maintenance system

Requirements

• 4-5 years of heavy industrial/maintenance experience OR
• Four year apprenticeship certification OR
• 2 years of heavy industrial/maintenance experience and a 2 year Technical degree in Electrical (or a similar field)
• Electrical troubleshooting skills a must. Hydraulic and combustion systems troubleshooting skill considered a plus
• Experience with large AC/DC motors, analog and digital controls, AC inverter drives, solid-state DC drives instrumentation devices and programmable control experience required
• Experience with Siemens, Modicon, Reliance, and Control Logix PLCs considered a plus.
• Experience with Siemens, Rockwell, ABB, and Baldor drives also considered a plus
• Understanding of infrared, acoustics and other predictive maintenance practices considered a plus

Qualifications

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits - Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 8,000+ employees worldwide and 35+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Sustainability - Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.