Utility Operator

Integrated Power Services; Thornton Township (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k Employer Match

Bonus Incentives

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

And more!

Job summary

Integrated Power Services (IPS) is hiring an enthusiastic Utility Operator to join our team in Illinois. You will clean, strip, and paint AC/DC motor parts during repair, using steam cleaners, wash stations, and sand-blasters.

You will work closely with the winding department and handle motors with forklifts and cranes while maintaining strict safety standards. The role emphasizes following procedures, performing tasks safely, and supporting production in a fast-paced service center environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to strip and prepare motor parts for repair and assembly.
• Able to operate material handling equipment to move motors and parts.
• Follow safety procedures and use protective gear consistently.
• Capable of understanding and following procedural training.
• Manual dexterity to use hand tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Clean internal and external motor parts, frames, cores, and gears for repair.
• Operate cleaning equipment and specialized repair gear.
• Move motors and parts using fork trucks and cranes as needed.
• Paint repaired motors before shipping to customer.
• Maintain safe housekeeping and follow safety rules.

Skills

Strip & prep AC/DC parts

Operate material handling equipment

Safety procedures adherence

Follow procedures precisely

Manual dexterity

Stand, bend, lift up to 50 lbs

Overtime/weekend readiness

Tools

Fork truck

Cranes

Sand-blaster

Dip tanks

Job description

Why IPS?

If you're searching for a place where you can grow, continue learning, and make a meaningful impact while still having time for the people and moments that matter most, welcome to Integrated Power Services! We believe your value extends far beyond your job title because the best work comes from people who feel supported, challenged, and fulfilled both professionally and personally. Here, you'll find opportunities to develop your career, work alongside exceptional teammates, and be part of a culture that recognizes that your life is worth just as much as your work—if not more. Because when people thrive, businesses thrive. If that sounds like the kind of place you've been looking for, we invite you to join us!

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Employer Match
• Bonus Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And more!

Why IPS?

If you're searching for a place where you can grow, continue learning, and make a meaningful impact while still having time for the people and moments that matter most, welcome to Integrated Power Services! We believe your value extends far beyond your job title because the best work comes from people who feel supported, challenged, and fulfilled both professionally and personally. Here, you'll find opportunities to develop your career, work alongside exceptional teammates, and be part of a culture that recognizes that your life is worth just as much as your work—if not more. Because when people thrive, businesses thrive. If that sounds like the kind of place you've been looking for, we invite you to join us!

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Employer Match
• Bonus Incentives
• Extensive Training & Career Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And more!

Pay Rate Details

$20.00 - $29.00 per hour

Responsibilities & Expectations

We are looking for an enthusiastic Utility Operator to join our team. As an Utility Operator for IPS, it is important that you are up to the task of cleaning, stripping and painting AC/DC motor parts during the disassembly and assembly stages of the repair process. You will use a variety of equipment to clean internal and external motor parts and distribute them where necessary in the service center. You will work especially close with the winding department while sand blasting. It is required that you follow all safety procedures and wear the necessary Personal Protective Equipment when applicable.

• Cleans internal and external parts of motors, frames, cores, armatures, gears, housings and other equipment for repair
• Operate cleaning equipment including but not limited to: steam cleaner, parts washers, sand-blaster, etc.
• Operate specialized repair equipment including but not limited to: dip tanks, VPI systems and controlled temperature burnout and bake-out ovens as well as various handheld power and non-power tools
• Clean internal and external parts of motors to include frames, cores, armatures, gears, housings and other equipment for repair
• Operate material handling equipment such as fork truck and cranes, etc., to aid in delivering or storing motors and parts
• Paint repaired assembled motors before shipped back to the customer
• Observe all safety procedures and use proper protective gear. Maintain housekeeping in assigned area

Qualifications And Competencies

• Ability to perform stripping operations to prepare A/C and D/C motor parts and components and other equipment for repair and assembly
• Ability to operate material handling equipment such fork truck and cranes, etc., to aid in delivering or storing motors and parts
• Demonstrate ability to correctly fill out and consistently follow proper procedures
• Operate hand tools in a safe and effect manner
• Ability to understand, perform and retain various job-related training, operational, and safety procedures
• Work overtime and weekends as required
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 lbs

You’ll thrive at IPS if you…

• Lead with integrity and prioritize safety. You demonstrate high standards and commit to a safe, ethical workplace.
• Value teamwork and accountability. You work well with others, take responsibility, serve others, and deliver on your commitments.
• Focus on the customer. You are dedicated to providing an unmatched customer experience and exceeding expectations.
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit. You’re proactive, innovative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively and with purpose. You keep everyone informed with clear, concise communication.
• Stay curious and love to learn. You continuously seek new knowledge and grow personally and professionally.

Who We Are

At IPS, we're committed to empowering you to make a meaningful impact. As the industry's leading and fastest-growing service provider, IPS offers single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure across North America and the United Kingdom. We serve over 40,000 essential customer locations, from renewable energy pioneers to hospitals, manufacturers, and municipalities, helping them avoid costly downtime and ensure mission-critical operations.

When you join IPS, you're joining a team that's revolutionizing equipment and process reliability across diverse sectors, from power generation to petrochemicals, and beyond. You'll learn from industry experts, grow alongside a talented workforce, and be part of a company that is built on the Shared Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background and driving record investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one's ability to perform the job safely and effectively.