Industrial Electrician / Controls Technician (CNC & PLC)

Manufacturing-Maintenance-Solutions-

Pekin (IL)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 62,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Manufacturing-Maintenance-Solutions- in Pekin, IL seeks an Industrial Electrician / Controls Technician to support CNC and PLC systems on a full-time, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM schedule. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of industrial electrical equipment, with emphasis on 480V, 3-phase systems and Allen-Bradley PLCs.

You will work hands-on with CNC machines, drives, motors, and control panels, reading schematics and wiring diagrams to minimize downtime and keep

Qualifications

  • 3–5+ years in industrial electrical work
  • Strong troubleshooting with 480V systems
  • Experience reading schematics and prints
  • Experience in manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems (up to 480V, 3-phase)
  • Diagnose and fix PLC issues (Allen-Bradley primarily)
  • Work on CNC machines and machine tool systems
  • Repair motors, VFDs, control panels, and components
  • Read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime
  • Support equipment installs, upgrades, and improvements
  • Respond to breakdowns and get machines back online quickly

Skills

Industrial electrical troubleshooting
Schematics & prints reading
Manufacturing environment experience
480V systems experience
Electrical safety awareness

Tools

Multimeters
PLC troubleshooting software
Electrical diagnostic tools

Job description

Description

Industrial Electrician / Controls Technician (CNC & PLC)

Pekin, IL
$35–$45/hr + Overtime
Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Full-Time

Be the Go-To Expert for Critical Equipment

If you’re the one people call when a machine goes down—and you can track the issue, fix it, and get production moving again—this role is built for you.

You’ll be working hands-on with CNC machines, PLC systems, and industrial electrical equipment, solving real problems that keep operations running.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems (up to 480V, 3-phase)
  • Diagnose and fix PLC issues (Allen-Bradley primarily)
  • Work on CNC machines and machine tool systems
  • Repair motors, VFDs, control panels, and components
  • Read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime
  • Support equipment installs, upgrades, and improvements
  • Respond to breakdowns and get machines back online quickly
What You’ll Work On
  • CNC machines & machine tool equipment
  • PLC-controlled systems (Allen-Bradley focus)
  • Drives, motors, and control panels
  • Sensors, wiring, and electrical components
Tools & Tech
  • Multimeters and electrical diagnostic tools
  • PLC troubleshooting software
  • Standard electrical and maintenance tools

Requirements

What You Need
  • 3–5+ years of industrial electrical experience
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with 480V systems
  • Experience reading schematics and prints
  • Experience working in manufacturing environments
Bonus If You Have
  • PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley or similar)
  • CNC or machine tool experience
  • Journeyman license or electrical training/apprenticeship
Work Environment
  • Hands-on manufacturing environment
  • Fast-paced troubleshooting and repair work
  • Active role with minimal downtime
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