Maintenance Electrician: PLC & VFD Expert

WTL Wheatland Tube, LLC; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Production Incentive

401(k) with Company Match

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Employee Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Zekelman Industries is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for the Wheatland Tube facility in Rochelle, IL. You will maintain and troubleshoot tube mill production equipment, focusing on electrical systems, PLCs, and CMMS documentation to maximize uptime and yield.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing with strong PLC/VFD skills, ability to read electrical/mechanical prints, and clear communication to collaborate with the Maintenance Foreman and team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a maintenance electrician in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting, especially Allen-Bradley.
• Proficient with VFDs and electrical/mechanical prints.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and troubleshoots equipment including PLCs, VFDs, sensors and motors.
• Program VFDs for optimal operation and perform electrical/CMMS tasks.
• Support installation, upgrades and inventory management for plant equipment.

Skills

PLCs troubleshooting

VFD programming

Electrical & mechanical aptitude

Reading electrical/mechanical prints

Teamwork & communication

Electrical troubleshooting

Tools

CMMS software

Multimeters

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Zekelman Industries is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for the Wheatland Tube facility in Rochelle, IL. You will maintain and troubleshoot tube mill production equipment, focusing on electrical systems, PLCs, and CMMS documentation to maximize uptime and yield.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing with strong PLC/VFD skills, ability to read electrical/mechanical prints, and clear communication to collaborate with the Maintenance Foreman and team.