Maintenance Electrician

Labor Solutions, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Labor Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to support plant operations in Illinois. The role focuses on electrical maintenance of machine control, facility systems, and packaging equipment, with emphasis on troubleshooting and safe operation.

The ideal candidate can read schematics, work with DC/AC up to 480V, diagnose faults, service PLCs/VFDs, and install wiring for new equipment while upholding strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• Electrical experience in machine control and facility maintenance is appreciated.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Proficient in troubleshooting electrical components including transformers, breakers, fuses.
• Knowledge of VFDs and PLCs with capability to troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance and instrumentation for plant utility, process and packaging equipment.
• Inspect electrical equipment; diagnose issues and perform repairs to minimize downtime.
• Maintain electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic machinery; replace faulty elements using hand tools.
• Install conduit and wiring for new or relocated equipment; work with outside vendors as needed.
• Follow safety protocols including Lockout-Tagout and use of PPE.

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Requirements

• Ø Able to regularly use hands to handle, and feel.
• Ø Must have full use of hands and arms and legs to reach and operate equipment.
• Ø Able to move equipment which would include pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting.
• Ø Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb.
• Ø Able to regularly lift or move objects of 35lbs. or more
• Ø Able to read and understand maintenance and electrical procedures.
• Ø Able to work from maintenance work order system.
• Ø Able to work in a considerable noisy environment from equipment.
• Ø Able to perform work duties outside in varying weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• Ø Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, lift trucks, and roofs to be able to install, maintain and repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures
• Ø Ability to work hours as required by production, overtime and including weekends

Responsibilities

• Ø Electrical experience in machine control and facility maintenance is appreciated
• Ø Read blueprints and technical diagrams
• Ø Inspect electrical components to include transformers, breakers and fuses
• Ø Ensure to resolve and rectify problems correctly prior to breakdowns occurrence.
• Ø Inspect periodically electrical equipment to assure it is operating correctly.
• Ø Ensures work facility fulfills all required safety and environmental needs.
• Ø Conduct in-depth electrical maintenance and instrumentation for troubleshooting, preventative and repair maintenance duties for plant utility, process and packaging equipment.
• Ø Maintain and repair all electrical equipment within the plant and external warehouse facilities
• Ø Perform comprehensive troubleshooting down to component levels to determine root cause failures.
• Ø Operate electrical test equipment including voltmeter, megger, and amprobe
• Ø Responsible for the timely and safe repair of all manufacturing and facility equipment to keep production operating at maximum efficiency and capacity
• Ø Fluent in working with DC voltage as well as AC up to and including 480V
• Ø Follow all safety protocols including Lockout-Tag out procedures. Utilize all necessary safety precautions, equipment, and personal protective equipment when working near or on live electrical circuit
• Ø Able to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams. Must have knowledge and ability to maintain and program VFD's and to troubleshoot PLC's.
• Ø Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot Analog and Digital circuits
• Ø Fluent in reading of schematics and wiring diagrams
• Ø Maintain electrical pneumatic and hydraulic equipment including but not exclusive to punch presses, balers, thermoformers, rewinding and paper converting machinery
• Ø Perform replacement on diagnosed faulty electrical elements of machines including motors, relays, sensors, circuit boards, and proximity switches utilizing hand tools
• Ø Install conduit and run electrical wiring to new and relocated equipment as necessary.
• Ø Work with outside vendors and technical resources as needed

Essential Duties

• Ø Maintenance Electricians must be able to operate equipment.
• Ø Repairs and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with operation manual and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Ø Inspect used parts to determine changes in electrical requirements.
• Ø Performs mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.
• Ø Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
• Ø Performs schedule maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.

Company Description

Company Description

Labor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.

Thank you!

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