Industrial Electrician - 2nd Shift (PLC & Controls)

NOW Hiring Heroes; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% shift premium

Full-time schedule

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

NOW Hiring Heroes seeks an Industrial Electrician in Rockford, IL to support manufacturing operations through installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical systems. This full-time role requires independent work and a focus on safe, reliable plant performance.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, wiring, PLCs, motors, and control panels, plus maintaining equipment and complying with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Industrial or manufacturing electrical maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical circuits, controls, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with PLCs, motors, and production equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems and equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions and perform emergency repairs
• Install and maintain motors, transformers, control panels, breakers, switches, PLCs, and wiring
• Perform electrical work on production equipment such as presses, conveyors, molding machines, and printing systems
• Install conduit and electrical infrastructure as neededMaintain plant lighting, paging systems, time clocks, batteries, chargers, and forklifts
• Monitor workplace safety and comply with all electrical and plant safety standards
• Maintain electrical parts and supplies inventory and report material needs
• Perform work inside and outside the facility, including ladder climbing and handling heavy tools

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC familiarity

Circuit and control knowledge

Read schematics

Independent work

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

NOW Hiring Heroes seeks an Industrial Electrician in Rockford, IL to support manufacturing operations through installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical systems. This full-time role requires independent work and a focus on safe, reliable plant performance.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, wiring, PLCs, motors, and control panels, plus maintaining equipment and complying with safety standards.