Industrial Electrical Technician: PLCs, Motors & Drives

Zing Recruiting; Mount Vernon (IL); In loco; USD 68.000 - 93.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Zing Recruiting is seeking an Electrical Technician in Mount Vernon, IL for a full-time role on a rotating shift with overtime as required. The position focuses on troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing highly automated production equipment to improve uptime and reliability.

The ideal candidate has an electrical background with 3+ years of experience or a related degree/certification, and familiarity with PLCs, IPCs, and drives.

Competenze

• Associate’s degree in an electrical field or equivalent certificate.
• 3+ years of relevant electrical experience.
• Applicants without an Associate’s degree must pass a technical proficiency test.
• Preferred familiarity with PLCs, IPCs, and drive systems.

Mansioni

• Troubleshoot and repair AC and DC electrical control systems, including PLCs, IPCs, and field devices
• Perform quality repairs to motors, drives, and servo systems
• Diagnose issues using schematics, digital multimeters, and software tools
• Replace defective components and verify systems functionality
• Track repair work using SAP-PM and iPad software
• Maintain safe, organized workspace and follow LOTO/PPE procedures
• Support IPC hardware repair and software backup procedures
• Maintain technical documentation and engineering pages

Conoscenze

PLCs & IPCs

Analog I/O

AC & DC drives

Servo systems

MS Windows

Formazione

Associate’s degree in electrical field

Electrical certificate

Strumenti

SAP-PM

iPad software

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Electrical Technician

Location: Mt. Vernon, IL

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Must be available for shift work, weekends, and overtime as required

Pay Rate: $38.95/hr.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Technician to join our maintenance team. In this role, you will be responsible for systematic troubleshooting, accurate diagnosis of equipment issues, and the execution of sustainable, high-quality repairs on highly automated production equipment. Your expertise will directly impact operational efficiency and equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair AC and DC electrical control systems, including PLCs, IPCs, and field devices
• Perform quality repairs to motors, drives, and servo systems
• Diagnose issues using schematics, digital multimeters, and specialized software tools
• Replace defective components and verify systems functionality
• Track repair work and time using SAP-PM and iPad software
• Maintain clear, professional communication with production, engineering, and maintenance teams
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and PPE protocols to ensure a safe work environment
• Maintain and troubleshoot power and lighting transformers
• Support computer/IPC hardware repair and software backup procedures
• Assist in maintaining technical documentation and engineering web pages
• Support supervisors in daily operations and assist with vacancy coverage as needed
• Keep a clean, organized, and professional workspace
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Experience (one of the following):

• Associate’s degree in an electrical field, or
• Certificate in an electrical field*
• 3+ years of relevant electrical experience*
• Applicants without an Associate’s degree must pass a technical proficiency test.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Working knowledge of PLCs, IPCs, analog I/O, AC & DC drives, and servo systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and general computer literacy
  
  

This is your opportunity to work in a dynamic industrial environment where your technical skills are valued and growth is encouraged. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply today!

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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