Electrical Maintenance Technician
Jobot
Chicago, IL
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$38–$45 Per Hour
SKILLS
DC Motor, Electricity, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Input/Output, Legal, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Testing
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
3 days ago
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dan Asher
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Salary: $38 - $45 per hour
A bit about us:
Founded 75+ years ago and based in Chicago, with operations in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, we are a team focused on safety, reliability, and operational excellence. We take pride in maintaining complex industrial systems that support high-quality production while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and hands-on problem solving. Our maintenance team plays a critical role in keeping advanced manufacturing equipment operating at peak performance.
Why join us?
- Strong 401(k): With a 5% total employer contribution
- Day-One Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off: Vacation time that increases with tenure
- Paid Holidays: 10 company-paid holidays each year
- Stable Schedule: 1st shift, Monday–Friday — no rotating shifts
Job Details
Electrical Technician – 1st Shift (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Monday–Friday)
We’re hiring an experienced Electrical Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair electrical issues on presses, ovens, motors, conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance and equipment upgrades.
Build and wire control panels.
Install and troubleshoot VFDs, motion drives, and high/low‑voltage circuits.
Conduct PLC I/O checks; upload/download PLC/HMI programs for troubleshooting.
Support installation and testing of new equipment.
Maintain accurate repair and maintenance logs.
What You Need
High school diploma or GED
5+ years of electrical maintenance experience in an industrial setting
Strong PLC and HMI knowledge
Panel building and wiring experience
Solid understanding of electrical safety
Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
Experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Preferred Skills
Experience with Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLCs (PLC‑5, SLC, Micrologix, ControlLogix, CompactLogix)
Strong AC/DC motor drive knowledge
Journeyman license or equivalent
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About the Company
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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com