Industrial Electrical Technician - Food Manufacturing

Accelera; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking an Industrial Electrical Technician for a Manteno, IL food production plant. The role offers a choice of 1st or 2nd shift with pay between $32.00 and $38.00 per hour in a professional work setting.

You will maintain, install, and diagnose electrical infrastructure to keep production efficient while complying with safety and industry standards. Join a team focused on reliability and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of industrial electrical experience; food manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to analyze manuals, blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with PLC programming and automation hardware.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance on production lines.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical infrastructure including panels, motors, wiring, and conduit.
• Set up electrical hardware for production lines to meet safety regulations.
• Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify and fix complex electrical faults.
• Manage PLC programming and upkeep for automated machinery.
• Repair HMIs, VFDs, and PLC systems.
• Conduct safety inspections and mentor team on equipment use.
• Assess electrical risks and promote a safe workplace.

Skills

Blueprints & schematics

Power distribution

Motor control systems

PLC programming

HMI & VFD knowledge

Electrical test equipment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Accelera is seeking an Industrial Electrical Technician for a Manteno, IL food production plant. The role offers a choice of 1st or 2nd shift with pay between $32.00 and $38.00 per hour in a professional work setting.

You will maintain, install, and diagnose electrical infrastructure to keep production efficient while complying with safety and industry standards. Join a team focused on reliability and quality.