Night Shift Controls Electrician – PLC & Automation

Electrical Automation Services; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services is seeking a dedicated technician to install, configure, and troubleshoot PLC I/O, sensors, and control wiring in a fast-paced manufacturing setting in West Chicago, IL.

The role covers programming and debugging PLCs and HMIs, troubleshooting Profibus/Industrial Ethernet, and performing preventive maintenance on conveyors and laser-guided equipment. 2nd/3rd shift and overtime opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and servo systems essential.
• Experience with packaging equipment in manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC I/O modules, and control wiring.
• Troubleshoot analog and digital controls across 480V 3-phase systems, motors, VFDs, and soft starts.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI interfaces; modify ladder logic as needed.
• Diagnose communication protocols (Profibus, serial, industrial Ethernet).
• Maintain and repair position feedback devices, encoders, and load cells; assist with laser guided vehicles and conveyors.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC hardware/IO

Servo drives

HMI interfaces

Industrial Ethernet/Profibus

Job description

Electrical Automation Services is seeking a dedicated technician to install, configure, and troubleshoot PLC I/O, sensors, and control wiring in a fast-paced manufacturing setting in West Chicago, IL.

The role covers programming and debugging PLCs and HMIs, troubleshooting Profibus/Industrial Ethernet, and performing preventive maintenance on conveyors and laser-guided equipment. 2nd/3rd shift and overtime opportunities are available.