Electrician

Zekelman Industries; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Plan – Company Paid

Dental – Company Paid

Vision – Company Paid

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance – Company Paid

Advancement Opportunities

Company-Paid Training

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Loyalty Awards

Job summary

Zekelman Industries in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Electrician to maintain and repair tube mill production equipment, reporting to the Shift Manager. You will apply electrical expertise to maximize uptime, ensure safety, and improve efficiency in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

You’ll read schematics, troubleshoot faults, perform breakdown and preventive maintenance, and mentor teammates while adhering to OSHA and company standards.

Qualifications

• Journeyman card, Associate’s Degree, or equivalent required (military service considered equivalent to 2-year degree)
• 2+ years of electrical maintenance experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment
• Experience in tube mill or steel manufacturing preferred
• Skilled in reading schematics, using diagnostic tools, and following maintenance documentation
• Capable of basic math and using measuring equipment accurately
• Strong communication, teamwork, and listening skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as standing, bending, climbing, and stooping
• Proficient in basic computer usage
• Maintains regular, full-time onsite attendance per posted schedule
• Leads and promotes safe work practices in accordance with OSHA and company policy

Responsibilities

• Maintains electrical systems on production equipment following all defined safety procedures, including LOTO compliance
• Ensures guards and safety devices are installed and functioning before equipment is turned over to operations
• Monitors and inspects equipment using both manual and computerized maintenance systems
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and manuals to perform effective troubleshooting and repairs
• Uses hand tools, power tools, hoists, cranes, measuring devices, and testing equipment to perform electrical tasks
• Troubleshoots process and equipment problems, accurately identifying and resolving electrical faults
• Executes breakdown maintenance, preventive maintenance, and electrical changeovers on production lines
• Maintains clean, audit-ready work areas after completing electrical tasks
• Provides guidance to co-workers and communicates effectively with team members
• Reports unresolved safety, quality, or production issues to supervisor promptly
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Use diagnostic tools

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Basic math

Computer skills

Onsite attendance

Physical stamina

Education

Journeyman card

Associate’s Degree

Job description

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development. We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more. Come build a career you believe in.

About The Role

As an Electrician at Zekelman Industries – Atlas Tube in Chicago, you will play a critical role in maintaining and repairing tube mill production equipment to ensure maximum uptime, product quality, and operational efficiency. Reporting to the Shift Manager. This role is ideal for someone with strong electrical aptitude, troubleshooting expertise, and a proactive mindset. You’ll thrive here if you enjoy solving problems, working hands-on in a fast-paced environment, and contributing to a safety-first culture.

Shift: 11p-7a or 3p-11p Pay: $29.33 – $32.97/hour + Production Incentive

What You’ll Do

• Maintains electrical systems on production equipment following all defined safety procedures, including LOTO compliance
• Ensures guards and safety devices are installed and functioning before equipment is turned over to operations
• Monitors and inspects equipment using both manual and computerized maintenance systems
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and manuals to perform effective troubleshooting and repairs
• Uses hand tools, power tools, hoists, cranes, measuring devices, and testing equipment to perform electrical tasks
• Troubleshoots process and equipment problems, accurately identifying and resolving electrical faults
• Executes breakdown maintenance, preventive maintenance, and electrical changeovers on production lines
• Maintains clean, audit-ready work areas after completing electrical tasks
• Provides guidance to co-workers and communicates effectively with team members
• Reports unresolved safety, quality, or production issues to supervisor promptly
• Performs other duties as assigned

Who You Are

• Journeyman card, Associate’s Degree, or equivalent required (military service considered equivalent to 2-year degree)
• 2+ years of electrical maintenance experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment
• Experience in tube mill or steel manufacturing preferred
• Skilled in reading schematics, using diagnostic tools, and following maintenance documentation
• Capable of basic math and using measuring equipment accurately
• Strong communication, teamwork, and listening skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as standing, bending, climbing, and stooping
• Proficient in basic computer usage
• Maintains regular, full-time onsite attendance per posted schedule
• Leads and promotes safe work practices in accordance with OSHA and company policy

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to lift, bend, climb, stoop, push, and pull; regularly required to stand and use hands or arms in a physically demanding environment.

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality healthcare and company-paid insurance. Employees also enjoy professional growth opportunities and meaningful recognition:

• Healthcare Plan – Company Paid
• Dental – Company Paid
• Vision – Company Paid
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance – Company Paid
• Advancement Opportunities
• Company-Paid Training
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.