Industrial Electrician

Wachter, Inc.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings

Job summary

A leading electrical service provider is seeking full-time Industrial Electricians to work in a grain processing facility in Decatur, IL. Responsibilities include reading electrical drawings, installation of conduit, and troubleshooting electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have journeyman-level experience, be capable of working independently, and adhere to safety standards. Pay ranges from $25 to $45 an hour, based on experience and qualifications, with long-term employment opportunities and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work in various environments and temperatures.
• Proficient in installing grounding systems.

Responsibilities

• Read electrical drawings and installations.
• Install and layout various types of conduit.
• Operate large tools of the electrical trade.
• Conduct tests to ensure electrical systems are operational.
• Adhere to project safety requirements.

Skills

Journeyman-level electrician

Instrumentation experience

Troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of electrical theory

Proficient with lighting circuits maintenance

Knowledgeable in NEC Code

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
• MD Live & TriaHealth
• 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.