Maintenance Electrician - Days 7 am-3:20 pm

Actus-Nutrition; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie Foods, an Actus Nutrition Company, is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join the Rochelle, IL team. The role focuses on electrical systems, PLCs, wiring, and routine maintenance of plant equipment to keep production running smoothly.

Starting at $35.00 per hour, day shift 7 am - 3:20 PM, full-time position with strong safety and GMP adherence. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing electrical problems using prints, manuals, or OEM contacts.
• Familiarity with electrical safety procedures and GMP environments is a plus.
• Ability to work with production staff to test equipment and verify component functionality.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical problems and determine corrective actions.
• Repair/replace wiring and electronic components as needed.
• Record maintenance and repair work in WO and shift reports.
• Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled by the Maintenance Manager.

Skills

Electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Wiring & relays

Preventive maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on November 4, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Rochelle, IL 61068, USA

• OPEN
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MAINT004630

Description

At Erie Foods, an Actus Nutrition Company, our focus is to create high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios. Both divisions are backed by the speed, execution, and passion it takes to exceed the expectations of our customers.

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join the Rochelle, IL team.

Pay: Starting at $35.00 per hour

Shift: Day Shift 7 am -3:20 Pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete workorders (WOs) as prioritized by the Maintenance Manager with primary emphasis on those involving electrical systems (e.g., PLCs, wiring, relays, contactors, switches, fuse boxes, etc.).
• Diagnose electrical problems and determine how to correct them by checking prints, repair manuals, parts catalogs, and/or calling the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
• Complete daily plant walkthroughs and daily inspections (e.g., boiler, air compressor, drives, motors, belts, fluid levels, filters) to ensure that machines are running smoothly, and to suggest repairs before complete failure, or immediately repair equipment with safety concerns.
• Work with Production Personnel or other plant staff (e.g., Process Engineer, Safety Manager) when testing equipment to diagnose malfunctions or ensure proper component functionality.
• Repair/replace wiring and electronic components as deemed necessary, and complete required disassembly and reassembly of equipment as required to complete such electrical work.
• Record maintenance and repair work performed on the WO and on daily shift reports.
• Adjust, modify, repair or replace process control instruments such as the thermocouples, chart recorders, temperature controllers, motor encoders, bin level sensors, proximity sensors, etc.
• As required, operate common hand and power tools.
• Assist and work with external contractors, both electrical and non-electrical, working in the facility.
• Complete non-electrical WOs, as assigned or as necessary, including general building maintenance, repair of structures, basic plumbing repairs, etc.
• Maintain plant grounds and the maintenance shop in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled by the Maintenance Manager.
• Purchase electrical supplies and other parts or communicate these needs to the Maintenance Manager.
• Strictly adhere to all company policies pertaining to such issues as Safety Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Human Resource issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Erie Foods, an Actus Nutrition Company prides itself on advancement opportunities for our current workforce to promote from within. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program. The starting salary range for this position for candidates located in Illinois or reporting to a supervisor located in Illinois is $35.00 USD hourly. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including but not limited to skill set and depth of experience. Applicants must maintain legal authorization to work in the United States throughout the duration of their employment. We are unable to sponsor employment for this position either now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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