Industrial Electrician / Controls Technician (CNC & PLC)

Mmsteam; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mmsteam is seeking an Industrial Electrician / Controls Technician in Pekin, IL. The role is 100% on-site with a 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule, Monday–Friday, and offers $35-$45/hr plus overtime.

You will work hands-on with CNC machines, PLC systems, and industrial electrical equipment to keep production running smoothly. The position requires 3–5+ years of industrial electrical experience, strong ability to troubleshoot 480V systems, and proficiency reading schematics.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of industrial electrical experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with 480V systems.
• Experience reading schematics and prints.
• Experience working 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

Troubleshooting

Industrial electrical experience

Read schematics

Manufacturing environment experience

High voltage knowledge (480V)

Education

Journeyman license or electrical training/apprenticeship

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

CNC/machine tool systems

Multimeters

Electrical diagnostic tools

VFDs

Job 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