Plant Electrician - PLCs, Drives & Preventive Maintenance

Randstad USA

Elgin (IL)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 58,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Long-term career growth

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Plant Electrician for a direct hire in Elgin, IL. You will troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled equipment and drives, perform preventive maintenance, and support production line systems in a high-speed manufacturing setting.

The role requires PLC certification, 4 years of experience in industrial maintenance, and safe operation of automated production equipment. Overtime may be available with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

  • Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience troubleshooting PLCs and AC/DC drives.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on production and utility equipment.
  • Diagnose PLC-controlled equipment and AC/DC drive systems.
  • Perform scheduled, preventive, and emergency maintenance.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, equipment manuals, and work orders.
  • Use electrical meters, diagnostic equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
  • Follow OSHA, LOTO, SOP, sanitation, and plant safety procedures.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting
Electrical troubleshooting
Industrial maintenance
Reading schematics
Safety awareness
Electrical meters

Education

High School Diploma or GED
Associate’s or Technical Degree in Electrical

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Plant Electrician for a direct hire in Elgin, IL. You will troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled equipment and drives, perform preventive maintenance, and support production line systems in a high-speed manufacturing setting.

The role requires PLC certification, 4 years of experience in industrial maintenance, and safe operation of automated production equipment. Overtime may be available with a strong benefits package.

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