Electrician

Bunge; Channahon (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Bunge is hiring an Electrician for our Illinois plant. The role covers installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment across the facility, with a special focus on electrical controls and PLC systems.

This union hourly position requires 12-hour shifts (7am–7pm or 7pm–7am) and occasional weekend/holiday work. Applicants should have maintenance electrician experience, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Prior experience or certification as a maintenance electrician.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper functioning of electrical units in the facility.

Skills

Maintenance electrician

PLC troubleshooting

CMMS

Electrical testing

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A Day in the Life:

Electrician is responsible for installation, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting and repair of industrial electrical equipment and machines throughout the plant facility associated with electrical and electronic controls.

• This is a union hourly position
• 12-hour shift: 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am
• Must work every other weekend and Holidays if scheduled
• Hourly Pay Rate: $47.41

Bunge offers a variety of benefits including health and wellness plans, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Ensuring the proper functioning of all electrical units in the facility.
• Ensuring scheduled checks for spotting any malfunctions.
• Appropriately using and handling of electrical testing and repair equipment.
• Completing all tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor and attending job-training activities.
• Placing orders for spare parts and equipment.
• Keeping a log of electrical repair and maintenance works.
• Coordinating work functions with co-workers and other organizational departments.
• Following all safety norms and standard operating procedures of working, cleaning and lubricating of parts.
• Knowledge of PLC programs/troubleshooting.
• Ability to use CMMS for Parts Inventory/Accuracy.
• All other tasks assigned by supervisor or designee.
• The Electrician is responsible for Food Safety and Quality by following company Quality Systems and implementing Food Safety in the Maintenance department or any department the Electrician is assigned to.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience or certification as a maintenance electrician
• High school graduate or GED is preferred but not required
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Should have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to identify technical malfunctions in electrical units
• Sound understanding of handling and using electrical repair tools and equipment
• Ability to effectively manage time and coordinate work functions with co-workers
• Has good organizational skills and detailed oriented
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Must be able to communicate effectively across all disciplines within the organization while functioning as a team player with other departments
• Good oral and written communication skills

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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