Industrial Electrical Technician - Maintenance & Troubleshooting

L&P Bedding Group; Sterling, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Steel Company in Sterling, IL, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to support heavy manufacturing operations on 12-hour shifts. Responsibilities include electrical and mechanical repairs, crane servicing, and CMMS documentation.

You will troubleshoot, install, and calibrate electrical systems while ensuring safety and continuous production. Strong English skills and PLC/VFD knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years maintenance electrician related experience; preferably in similar heavy manufacturing setting or equivalent training and experience
• Ability to effectively read, write, understand, and otherwise communicate in English is required for this position
• Knowledge of Crane signals
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Ability to work effectively alone or with other employees, with or without direct supervision
• Desire and ability to continually advance knowledge of electrical controls and troubleshooting
• Identify the differences between like sensors and read datasheets for sensor applications
• Understands Programmable Logic Controllers & Analog Circuits, PLC Scaling calculations; Calibrations of flow; Temp & pressure transmitters; Communication protocols; Cabling & basic networking
• Possess understanding of Gear ratios; Motor RPM; Encoder technology; Theory of AC & DC variable speed drives; Basic concepts of VFD controls; Software for parameter upload/download; data files that control VFDs

Responsibilities

• Dismantle, clean, repair, replace, install, maintain, assemble, and lubricate electrical equipment to obtain proper operating characteristics
• Make temporary or permanent repairs as required to equipment such as main motor devices, generators, control panels, relays, interlocking cranes, control systems, electronic devices, and circuit breakers
• Make mechanical and electrical repairs on cranes
• Receive instructions covering scheduled and emergency repair, installation, and inspection work
• Inspect electrical/electronic equipment and power lines, checking bearings lubrication and signs of wear
• Diagnose trouble using testing equipment or own judgment based on electrical principles
• Determine best way to make repairs to minimize interruption of production
• Advise when immediate shut-down is necessary to minimize damage
• Calibrate electrical measuring equipment
• Assist with plan projects and project startups
• Interpret drawings and wiring diagrams to locate circuits and evaluate programming for material needs
• Markup drawing changes and deliver copy to Supervisor
• Make accurate reports for CMMS and maintain logs
• Report to work as scheduled

Skills

Maintenance electrician

Crane signals

English proficiency

PLC & Analog

VFD controls

Sensor datasheets

Electrical troubleshooting

Heavy manufacturing

Tools

Drill press

Electric welder

Grinder

Electrical testing equipment

Portable Calibrators

Job description

Sterling Steel Company in Sterling, IL, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to support heavy manufacturing operations on 12-hour shifts. Responsibilities include electrical and mechanical repairs, crane servicing, and CMMS documentation.

You will troubleshoot, install, and calibrate electrical systems while ensuring safety and continuous production. Strong English skills and PLC/VFD knowledge are essential.