Industrial Electrician: PLC/VFD & Controls (Incentive)

Zekelman Industries; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Production Incentive Program

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Zekelman Industries is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for Wheatland Tube in Rochelle, IL. You will maintain and troubleshoot tube mill production equipment to maximize quality, uptime, and yield, using strong electrical and mechanical skills.

The role offers a competitive hourly wage of $33.50 plus a production incentive, with full-time, onsite work and opportunities to program VFDs, work with PLCs, review diagrams, and collaborate with maintenance and operations teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Maintenance Electrician in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, especially Allen-Bradley systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and program VFDs.
• Proficient in reading electrical and mechanical prints.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains knowledge of process, equipment, controls, and storeroom areas.
• Maintains and troubleshoots equipment, including PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and motors.
• Troubleshoots and programs VFDs to optimize operation.
• Performs routine and non-routine maintenance on electrical systems.
• Monitors CMMS and completes reports on equipment.
• Uses electrical prints and multimeters for troubleshooting.
• Performs preventative maintenance on electrical systems.
• Interfaces with maintenance foreman and other team members during repairs.
• Assists in installation and upgrade of plant equipment.
• Manages inventory and requisitions parts; maintains organized work area.

Skills

PLCs (Allen-Bradley)

VFD troubleshooting

Electrical & mechanical aptitude

Print reading

Teamwork & communication

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs

Multimeters

Job description

Zekelman Industries is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for Wheatland Tube in Rochelle, IL. You will maintain and troubleshoot tube mill production equipment to maximize quality, uptime, and yield, using strong electrical and mechanical skills.

The role offers a competitive hourly wage of $33.50 plus a production incentive, with full-time, onsite work and opportunities to program VFDs, work with PLCs, review diagrams, and collaborate with maintenance and operations teams.