Industrial Maintenance Technician - Electrical & PLCs

WTL Wheatland Tube, LLC; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance Program

Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision

Job summary

Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, in Rochelle, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep tube mill production equipment running safely and at peak performance. You will apply electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and changeovers to maximize uptime and yield.

The role requires 5+ years in heavy manufacturing, strong tool skills, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Apprenticeship, journeyman training, military service, or equivalent mechanical/electrical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance on equipment following all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO).
• Ensure guards and safety devices are installed and functional before returning equipment to operation.
• Read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and schematics to diagnose and repair equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, and quality issues and elevate concerns when needed.
• Perform breakdown repairs, preventive maintenance, and changeover tasks on production equipment.
• Identify and report safety, quality, operational, or output issues when unable to correct independently.
• Observe mechanical devices in operation and use precision instruments to diagnose and resolve problems.
• Fabricate repair parts using machine shop tools and equipment as needed.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

PLCs

Blueprints

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Apprenticeship or journeyman training

Military service or equivalent training

Tools

LOTO

Job description

Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, in Rochelle, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep tube mill production equipment running safely and at peak performance. You will apply electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and changeovers to maximize uptime and yield.

The role requires 5+ years in heavy manufacturing, strong tool skills, and the ability to read blueprints.