Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Charter Automotive; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks (Thursday)

Sign-on bonus

401(k) match and profit sharing

Bonuses: quarterly & referral

Uniforms & PPE provided

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing in Woodstock, IL is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems and plant equipment. This full-time role offers a 3rd shift (10 PM–6 AM), a $2.25/hr shift premium, and opportunities to grow within a family-owned, safety-first environment.

You’ll perform diagnostics, read wiring diagrams, and support equipment uptime. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a relevant apprenticeship or technical training,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Accredited maintenance apprenticeship or technical training plus 3–5 years of industrial electrician experience.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA-70E, PLCs, drives, motors and power distribution.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and safe equipment operation.
• Preferred: Advanced PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE).
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated systems.
• Foundry or heavy industrial environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems and plant equipment
• Perform advanced diagnostics and preventive maintenance
• Layout and install complex wiring circuits and control panels
• Support equipment setups to maximize uptime

Skills

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

PLCs

Wiring diagrams

Industrial maintenance

Hydraulics/Pneumatics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Maintenance apprenticeship or technical training

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

GE PLC

Job description

Maintenance Electrician – Power Up Your Career!

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

Location: 1800 W Lake Shore Dr, Woodstock, IL 60098

Pay Range: $35.25 - $44.00/hr (we pay based on experience + education)

Shift Premium: $2.25/hr

Shift: 3rd Shift | Monday–Friday | 10 PM - 6AM

Hiring Bonus: $5,000 after 90 days

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Join Our Team at Charter Casting - Woodstock (Formerly Charter Dura-Bar)

We’re seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Electrician to keep our operations running at peak performance. If you’re an expert in electrical systems, troubleshooting, and industrial maintenance, this is your opportunity to shine in a safety-first environment. Build a career at a company that supports you.

We offer:

• Full time work with stable hours - Family owned business
• Weekly paychecks - Get paid every Thursday!
• Bonuses - sign on bonus, quarterly performance bonuses, referral bonuses, profit sharing bonus
• Full Benefits package - medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 7%, all starting within 31 days
• Paid vacation time + 10 company holidays
• All uniforms & PPE provided - yes, even your steel-toe boots!
• Our culture - we prioritize safety, teamwork, trust, and continuous improvement
• Growth opportunities - Tuition reimbursement, apprenticeship programs, professional development, GED program
• Fun team events like family picnics & holiday parties
• Discount programs - cell phones, travel, automotive, and more!

What You’ll Do

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems and plant equipment
• Perform advanced diagnostics and preventive maintenance
• Layout and install complex wiring circuits and control panels
• Support equipment setups to maximize uptime

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• Accredited maintenance apprenticeship or technical training + experience 3-5 years industrial electrician experience
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA-70E, PLCs, drives, motors, and power distribution
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics
• Strong troubleshooting skills and safe equipment operation
• Preferred: Advanced PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE)
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated systems
• Foundry or heavy industrial environment experience

The entry hourly rate for this position is $36.50 per hour.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

Additional Benefits

• comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing
• company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO)

OUR STORY

Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family.

WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU

When you work at Charter Manufacturing you’re part of a four-generation family business. That means, you’re not just an employee, you’re one of our family members. We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service. We are in this together.

Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit – together. We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future. We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees — and their great work doesn’t go unnoticed. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions.

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