Industrial Electrician - PLC/VFD & Heavy Machinery

PTC

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 39,000 - 43,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free Healthcare
HSA option
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life Insurance
401K with company match
EAP
Referral Bonus
Scholarship program

Job summary

PTC is seeking an electrician to support the Chicago Heights facility with electrical maintenance and installation across a steel mill environment. The role requires reading schematics, troubleshooting electrical and control systems, and working with PLCs and VFDs as needed.

Flexibility for shift work including weekends and overtime is expected. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, electrician training or related degree, and 3–5 years of hands-on experience.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED is required, plus electrician training or equivalent experience.
  • At least 3–5 years of hands-on commercial or industrial electrical experience.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license for business travel to attend meetings.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust and maintain electrical and electronic equipment in a steel mill environment.
  • Read and interpret schematics and technical drawings; work with PLC systems and VFDs when applicable.
  • Perform duties while adhering to safety guidelines and quality management system.
  • Handle shift work, weekends, call-outs and overtime as required.
  • Document work in reports and communicate progress to supervisor.

Skills

Troubleshoot electrical systems
Read schematics & drawings
Operate PLC/VFDs

Education

High school diploma or GED
Electrician course / Associate Degree or equivalent

Tools

PLC systems
VFDs
Amp meters / voltmeters

Job description

PTC is seeking an electrician to support the Chicago Heights facility with electrical maintenance and installation across a steel mill environment. The role requires reading schematics, troubleshooting electrical and control systems, and working with PLCs and VFDs as needed.

Flexibility for shift work including weekends and overtime is expected. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, electrician training or related degree, and 3–5 years of hands-on experience.

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