Industrial Electrician: PLCs, Drives & HMI (3rd Shift)

Energy Jobline ZR; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced maintenance technician for in-person work in West Chicago, IL, on 3rd shift with overtime after 40 hours and double time after 48 hours. The role involves installation, configuration and troubleshooting of photo eyes, switches, PLC I/O, and related controls in a manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has PLC programming experience, servo systems experience, and a solid understanding of safety protocols (lockout/tagout, confined spaces).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with PLCs and servo systems; PLC programming.
• Experience with packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety procedures (lockout/tagout, confined spaces, PPE).

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and troubleshoot photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC I/O modules and related control wiring.
• Troubleshoot analog and digital controls with 480V 3-phase power, motors, VFDs, servo drives and soft starts.
• Maintain and troubleshoot encoders and load cells.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI interfaces.
• Modify PLC control logic using ladder programming.
• Diagnose HMI/SCADA configurations and communications protocols (Profibus, serial, industrial Ethernet).
• Read electrical schematics to diagnose equipment issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on Laser Guided Vehicles, conveyors, and production equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Lockout/tagout safety

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computerized maintenance systems

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced maintenance technician for in-person work in West Chicago, IL, on 3rd shift with overtime after 40 hours and double time after 48 hours. The role involves installation, configuration and troubleshooting of photo eyes, switches, PLC I/O, and related controls in a manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has PLC programming experience, servo systems experience, and a solid understanding of safety protocols (lockout/tagout, confined spaces).