Evening Shift Industrial Electrician — PLC & Automation

UrbanFarmer LLC.; Manteno (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

UrbanFarmer LLC. seeks a 2nd Shift Industrial Electrical Technician to maintain and repair electrical systems in our food manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL.

The role involves installing wiring, panels, motors, and control systems to support continuous production. Responsibilities include PLC programming and troubleshooting, VFD/HMI work, preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and documentation of activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience as an Industrial Electrical Technician.
• Completion of an electrical apprenticeship or technical training.
• Associate degree in electrical technology preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems including wiring, panels, motors, and control systems.
• Inspect and maintain production line electrical components per safety standards.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs; work with VFDs and HMIs.
• Maintain records and ensure NEC/OSHA compliance; develop SOPs.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Electrical Technology

Electrical apprenticeship program

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs

HMIs

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Insulation testers

Job description

UrbanFarmer LLC. seeks a 2nd Shift Industrial Electrical Technician to maintain and repair electrical systems in our food manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL.

The role involves installing wiring, panels, motors, and control systems to support continuous production. Responsibilities include PLC programming and troubleshooting, VFD/HMI work, preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and documentation of activities.