Multicraft Maintenance Technologist (PLC/Drives)

100Hires, Inc.; South Beloit (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Pipe Group in St. Beloit, IL is seeking an experienced industrial electrical technician to diagnose, repair, and improve manufacturing assets. The role covers electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems with emphasis on safety and reliability.

Expect 1st shift, full-time hours, and overtime opportunities in a fast-paced plant environment. Requirements include 5+ years in industrial maintenance, English proficiency, and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an industrial electrical technician.
• English reading/writing required; Spanish a plus.
• Experience with high/low voltage and intermediate 3‑phase circuits.
• Ability to read OEM manuals and apply procedures during repairs.
• Pass US work authorization and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot/repair hoists, cranes, motors, gearboxes, and test equipment.
• Install, start up, and shut down equipment per safety policies.
• Guide operators on safe use of electromechanical components.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and service AC/DC motor drives.
• Read mechanical drawings including hydraulics/pneumatics.

Skills

Electrical tech

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Diagnostic instruments

Test equipment

Job description

Ready to tackle complex equipment and keep production humming?Join Thompson Pipe Group in St. Beloit, IL and put your multicraft skills to work on steel pipe manufacturing assets. You’ll diagnose, repair, and improve systems that power North America’s critical infrastructure.Compensation: $25.00–$35.00/hour DOEHours: 1st shift, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM; full-time; overtime availableWhy this role?Impact: Minimize downtime and boost reliability across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.Variety: One hour you’re aligning a gearbox; the next you’re commissioning a drive or tracing a PLC I/O fault.Safety-first: You’ll lead by example with OSHA-compliant procedures for start-up and shutdown.What you’ll doTroubleshoot/repair hoists, cranes, power supplies, boilers, scales, motors, gearboxes, cylinders, gauges, and test equipment.Interpret electrical/mechanical theory and codes to plan and perform advanced maintenance.Install, start up, and shut down equipment per company safety policies and OSHA requirements.Guide operators and line mechanics on safe use of electromechanical components.Alert supervisors and operators to potential hazards and equipment issues.Leverage diagnostic instruments to install, test, diagnose, repair, and maintain production and building systems.Collaborate effectively across all levels; work solo or with a team as needed.Troubleshoot PLCs and service AC/DC motor drives.Repair electrical components (transformers, wiring, controls).Adopt new procedures/innovations to increase safety and efficiency.Pitch in on other tasks that keep production moving.What you bring5+ years as an industrial electrical technician; able to perform Maintenance II responsibilities.English reading/writing; Spanish a plus. Comfortable communicating across teams.Experience with high/low voltage and intermediate-level 3‑phase motor branch circuits.Math aptitude for measurements/calibrations; proficiency with diagnostic/test equipment.Availability for emergency service after hours.Bilingual English/Spanish helpful, not required; military experience preferred.Personal tool set suitable for advanced maintenance tasks.Strong mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic aptitude; positive leadership and housekeeping mindset.Uncompromising adherence to safety procedures.Must-haves to excelPasstechnicalassessmentaddressing job-criticalmaintenance knowledge areasHands-on with gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, and bearingsAbility to read OEM manuals and apply them during repairsProven troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical breakdownsAbility to read mechanical drawings, including hydraulics/pneumaticsComplianceUS Work Authorization requiredPass the drug testEOE/AA – M/F/Vet/DisabilityThompson Pipe Group – Dallas Equal Opportunity Employer, and we pride ourselves onrecruiting, employing, training, compensating, and promoting regardless of race, religion,color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status asrequired by applicable law.