Electrical Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance

401(k) contribution and match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Growth Opportunities

Eco-friendly initiatives

Job summary

A global leader in metal manufacturing is seeking an Electrical Technician in East Alton, IL. Responsibilities include working with the operating crew to minimize downtime, leading specialized electrical repairs, and performing troubleshooting on electrical systems. Candidates should have significant industrial maintenance experience and skills in troubleshooting large motors and control systems. The role offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, emphasizing growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-5 years of heavy industrial/maintenance experience.
• Electrical troubleshooting skills required.
• Experience with AC/DC motors and control systems necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work with the operating crew to minimize downtime.
• Lead specialized electrical tasks.
• Complete work order documentation and data entry.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting skills

Experience with large AC/DC motors

Analog and digital controls

Programmable control experience

Hydraulic and combustion systems troubleshooting

Education

4-5 years of heavy industrial/maintenance experience

Four year apprenticeship certification

2 year Technical degree in Electrical or similar field

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Rockwell PLCs

ABB drives

Baldor 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, and respect.

Electrical Technician – East Alton, IL

Starting Pay: $48.23/hourly (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 basic decisions on how an electrical repair is to proceed and for performing 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, Reliability, 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

Benefits & Opportunities

• 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.