Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Virtual Hire Staffing; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Hire Staffing is seeking a dependable, hands-on Electrical Technician for a stable manufacturing team. You’ll set up, maintain, and repair industrial machines and facilities, performing electrical work across the plant and helping production run safely.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and hands-on electrical experience; vocational training is a plus. Welding is a plus, strong attendance and attention to detail are essential. Overtime opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational or technical training preferred.
• Industrial maintenance or electrical experience/training.
• Welding experience is a plus.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose machine and equipment malfunctions and determine needed adjustments or repairs.
• Dismantle, repair, or replace defective parts, including fabricating parts from metal stock.
• Assemble and test machines to verify repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, and upkeep on machine tools and equipment.
• Complete electrical work with or without drawings, including running circuits, bending conduit, and wiring breaker boxes and switchgear.
• Run and bend copper to connect rectifiers, and perform maintenance and troubleshooting on rectifiers.
• Weld as needed.
• Follow work order and job card procedures to track and complete jobs accurately and on time.
• Comply with all Arc Flash safety standards.
• Report issues to supervisors promptly and help train new employees as requested.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

About the Role

We’re looking for a dependable, hands-on individual with strong electrical aptitude who is eager to learn and grow. Whether you’re an experienced electrical technician or a recent skilled trades graduate ready to launch your career, this is a great opportunity to join a stable manufacturing team with room for professional development and overtime.In this role, you’ll set up, maintain, and repair industrial machines and facilities, handle electrical work across the plant, and help keep production running safely and on schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose machine and equipment malfunctions and determine needed adjustments or repairs
• Dismantle, repair, or replace defective parts, including fabricating parts from metal stock
• Assemble and test machines to verify repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, and upkeep on machine tools and equipment
• Complete electrical work with or without drawings, including running circuits, bending conduit, and wiring breaker boxes and switchgear
• Run and bend copper to connect rectifiers, and perform maintenance and troubleshooting on rectifiers
• Weld as needed
• Follow work order and job card procedures to track and complete jobs accurately and on time
• Comply with all Arc Flash safety standards
• Report issues to supervisors promptly and help train new employees as requested

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational or technical training preferred
• Industrial maintenance or electrical experience and/or training (recent skilled trades grads welcome)
• Mechanical aptitude with hands-on electrical skills
• Welding experience a plus
• Strong attendance, reliability, and attention to detail
• Good judgment, organization, and ability to manage multiple jobs
• A team-first attitude

Why You’ll Love It

• Stable manufacturing environment with long‑term growth potential
• Professional development and hands‑on learning
• Overtime opportunities