Industrial Electrician — 12‑Hour Shifts, Overtime & Growth

Wachter; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision

Life, AD&D, 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. We offer day and night shifts (5 am–5 pm and 5 pm–5 am) with 3-day or 4-day 12‑hour options. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

We seek self‑motivated technicians who can work independently, read NEC and P&ID drawings, install conduit and wiring, and troubleshoot complex electrical systems. Wachter provides competitive pay and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Journeyman electrician status with Instrumentation experience.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required by projects.
• Proficient at reading electrical drawings, single lines, and P&ID’s.
• Knowledgeable of NEC and NFPA 70E requirements.
• Proficient in installing and laying out conduit and cable tray.
• Ability to operate common electrical testing instruments and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret NEC, P&ID, and electrical drawings.
• Install and layout conduit, cable tray, and wiring for industrial systems.
• Set up and pull conductors; attach cables to pulling devices.
• Operate testing meters and diagnostic instruments to verify installations.
• Maintain lighting circuits (120V‑480V) and electrical feeders.
• Ensure compliance with codes and safety standards; follow OSHA rules.

Skills

Journeyman electrician

Instrumentation experience

Reading electrical drawings

NFPA 70E knowledge

PLC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Electrical theory

Tools

Voltage meters

Meggers

Threading equipment

Conduit & cable tray tools

CAD welding

Job description

Wachter in Decatur, IL is seeking full-time Industrial Electricians for a grain processing facility. We offer day and night shifts (5 am–5 pm and 5 pm–5 am) with 3-day or 4-day 12‑hour options. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

We seek self‑motivated technicians who can work independently, read NEC and P&ID drawings, install conduit and wiring, and troubleshoot complex electrical systems. Wachter provides competitive pay and strong benefits.