Industrial Electrician

Wachter, Inc.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision

Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA

Job summary

Wachter in Decatur, IL is seeking full-time Industrial Electricians for a grain processing facility. Shifts include days and nights: 5 am–5 pm and 5 pm–5 am, with 3-day or 4-day weekend patterns. Overtime and weekend work may be required based on projects.

We seek self-motivated technicians who can work independently, read electrical drawings, install conduit, wire feeders, and troubleshoot complex systems. Competitive pay and exceptional benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Journeyman electrician status or equivalent.
• Instrumentation experience required.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Read electrical drawings, single lines, and P&ID’s.
• Install and layout conduit and cable tray.
• Operate common electrical tools (threading equipment, bending equipment, pulling equipment).
• Set up and pull conductors in conduit and cable tray.
• Use instruments like voltage meters, ammeters and megger tests.
• Maintain and install lighting circuits 120V-480V.
• Reference NEC code and NFPA 70E standards.
• Troubleshoot and ensure electrical systems meet codes and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Journeyman electrician

Instrumentation experience

Reading drawings

NFPA 70E knowledge

PLC knowledge

Tools

Voltage meters

Meggers

Cable tray installation tools

Conduit installation tools

Job description

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!

Wachter is accepting applications for full-time Industrial Electricians to work in a grain processing facility in Decatur, IL. We are seeking Electricians for day and night shifts, 5 am - 5 pm and 5 pm - 5 am. We have openings for 3-day (Saturday - Monday) and 4-day (Tuesday - Friday) 12-hour shifts. Overtime and weekend work may be required based on projects.

We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings.

Requirements:

• Journeyman-level electrician with Instrumentation experience.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends if the project or job as needed.
• Able to work inside or outside in various temperatures and environments.

Responsibilities:

• Reading all types of electrical drawings, single lines, and P&ID’s
• Installation and layout of various types of conduit, including cable tray.
• Ability and knowledge to properly operate the common large tools of the electrical trade such as various types of threading equipment, hand, mechanical and hydraulic bending equipment, and tugging equipment.
• Set up and pull conductors in conduit and cable tray, including the proper methods of attaching the cables to the pulling mechanism.
• Use of various types of instruments used in the electrical trade including voltage meters, ammeters and meggers.
• Proficient with lighting circuits maintenance, repair and new installation 120v-480v
• Electrical Feeder and Branch Circuits
• Must be able to reference and locate information in NEC Code book.
• Must be knowledgeable of NFPA 70E, proper ARC flash PPE.
• Single and three-motor operation and maintenance
• Advanced Controls – includes Wye Delta starters, part winding starters, soft starts and VFD’s
• Transformers maintenance and terminations
• Proficient in installing grounding systems, CAD Welding, and Mechanical connections.
• knowledgeable in Electrical Theory.
• Heat Tracing and Freeze Protection – includes installation and troubleshooting.
• Instrumentation knowledge– Includes Flow meters, Digital valves, and Analog Instruments.
• Troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Switch gear installation and Iron frame breaker maintenance.
• General knowledge of PLC knowledge.
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed electrical systems and component devices are operational.
• Ensure electrical systems meet local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and/or insurance requirements.
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.
• Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.

$25 - $45 an hour

Based on experience and qualifications.