Multicraft Maintenance Technologist (PLC/Drives)

Thompson Pipe Group; South Beloit (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Pipe Group is seeking an Electro-Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in a steel pipe manufacturing facility. This full-time role supports continuous production, minimizes downtime, and ensures safety and reliability across equipment.

Location is St. Beloit, IL with a 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM shift on the 1st shift; overtime is available. Pay ranges from $25.00 to $35.00 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an electrical technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and write in English (Spanish a plus).
• Ability to work with high/low voltage electricity and 3-phase motor circuits.
• Experience with troubleshooting electrical and mechanical breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment in a steel pipe manufacturing facility.
• Plan and perform work with knowledge of electrical/mechanical theories, codes, and materials.
• Install, start up, and shut down equipment per safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Advise operators on safe operating procedures for electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose equipment issues and perform maintenance to minimize downtime.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

PLC troubleshooting

AC/DC motor drives

High/low voltage

Team collaboration

Tools

Diagnostic instruments

PLC programming

Job description

Thompson Pipe Group is a privately held family business of engineers, contractors, and manufacturers based in Rialto, California. From our humble beginnings, we built a family of products to meet the needs of all kinds of infrastructure. Each generation of products is better than the previous. Thompson Pipe Group is now the largest and most diverse drainage, sanitary, pressure and trench-less pipe provider, with manufacturing locations across the country and serving not just the US but all North America.

Thompson Pipe Group is looking for an Electro-Maintenance Technician which is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems throughout the steel pipe manufacturing facility. This role supports continuous production by minimizing downtime, ensuring equipment reliability, and maintaining a safe working environment in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Thompson Pipe Group is currently looking for an Electro-Maintenance Technician!

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour, based on experience

Shift: 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 1st Shift. Full-Time, Overtime Available

Location: St. Beloit, IL

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and/or electric/electronic equipment, including, but not limited to hoists, cranes, power supplies, boilers, scales, motors, gearboxes, cylinders, gauges and test equipment.
• Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical and mechanical theories and principles, local and national codes, properties of various materials and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Install, start up and shut down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures and OSHA requirements for machine activation and shutdown.
• Advise operators and line mechanics of operational procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
• Inform appropriate management and line operators of potential equipment problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Have a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components, including the use of special diagnostic instruments, with the ability to install, test, diagnose, repair and maintain a variety of production and building equipment.
• Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel, whether individually or in a team.
• Have working knowledge of troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and AC/DC motor drives.
• Repair electrical components such as transformers, wiring and electrical/electronic equipment.
• Adjust to and follow new procedures and innovations which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation.
• Other duties that may be required.
• Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience as an electrical technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform the duties of Maintenance II.
• Ability to read and write in English (Spanish is a plus) and communicate and work with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to work with high voltage/low voltage electricity. Intermediate electrical experience in 3-phase motor branch circuits.
• Have math aptitude for measurements, calibrations and comprehension of a variety of testing and diagnostic equipment
• Be available for emergency service during off hours
• Bilingual English/Spanishwouldbehelpfulbutnot required
• Militaryexperiencepreferred but not required
• - Have compliment of tools necessary for high level maintenance tasks
• Have good mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic aptitude

• Canworkwellwithothersandprovidepositive leadership
• Haveadesiretoparticipateintheoveralleffort to keep all operations running smoothly and cleanly
• Must be able to follow all safety procedures
• US Work Authorization required

Requirements

• Pass the drug test
• Passtechnicalassessmentaddressing job-criticalmaintenance knowledge areas
• Experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings).
• Experience with product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs).
• Experience with troubleshooting electrical and mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns).
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings (e., hydraulics, pneumatics).

EOE/AA - M/F/Vet/Disability

Thompson Pipe Group - Dallas Equal Opportunity Employer, and we pride ourselves on recruiting, employing, training, compensating, and promoting regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.