Maintenance Electrician

Crescent Cardboard Company LLC; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Crescent Cardboard Company LLC in Wheeling, IL is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join our manufacturing operations. You will install, maintain, and repair electrical systems across our facilities, read blueprints, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with electrical codes.

The role requires ownership of tools, experience with PLCs, VFDs, servos, and a commitment to safety and reliability in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Must have own tools and repair mechanical, pneumatic and electrical components using standard hand tools.
• Installation and inspection of electrical conduit, raceway and busbar systems per electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ensure all work complies with local and national electrical codes.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on manufacturing machinery, building and facilities.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial wiring

Blueprint reading

PLC programming

Safety compliance

Education

Industrial electrician certification

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Maintenance Electrician

Crescent Cardboard Company LLC Wheeling, IL, Illinois, United States

About this position

For more than 120 years, Crescent Brands has served custom framers, artists, distributors, and retailers across North America with high-quality matboard, moulding, art materials, and framing solutions. Our portfolio includes Crescent, Bainbridge, and Berkeley matboard; Nielsen and Nurre Caxton moulding; Crescent Creative Products art materials; and Valiani computerized mat cutters. Crescent Brands is recognized for thoughtful product design, reliable performance, and a deep commitment to the creative community we serve.

Headquartered in Wheeling, Illinois, Crescent Brands is a collaborative, hands-on organization focused on product innovation, customer engagement, and strong partnerships with our customers. Our teams work closely across Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Product to bring new ideas to market and support the creative community we have proudly served for generations.

We are looking for a skilled and dependable Electrician to join our current team. If you take pride in delivering quality work, prioritizing safety, and enjoy solving electrical challenges, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

. Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment

. Diagnoses and troubleshoot electrical issues

. Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

. Ensure all work complies with local and national electrical codes

. Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on all manufacturing machinery, building and facilities

. Maintain a safe and organized work environment

Requirements

. Must have own tools

. Repair mechanical, pneumatic and electrical components using standard hand tools,

Gauges and procedures

. Installation and inspection of electrical conduit, raceway and busbar systems, per electrical codes. Pull wire and terminate

. Adjust parameters in machines, VFDs, and servos using built in faceplate/HMI interface

. Troubleshoot and adjust PLC programable Logic control programs AC/DC drives systems and various of computer operated control circuitry (Siemens and Allen Bradley)

. Mechanically/Electrically tune and troubleshoot equipment for proper operation

. Carry out all repairs in a timely manner promptly to reduce downtime

. Perform various activities relative to the installation and relocation of existing machines and equipment, which may involve electrical wiring

. Must have at least 5 years’ experience in industrial electrical work

. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

. Knowledge of electrical codes and safety standards

. Valid driving license

. Ability to work independently and as part of a team

. Other duties as assigned

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance