Sr. Industrial Electrician

Worthington Steel - USA

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$38–$43 Per Hour
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Tempel, a Worthington Steel company, is hiring an experienced Industrial Electrician to support our stamping and annealing operations. This role is 90% electrical/controls with a heavy focus on Allen Bradley PLC‑5 troubleshooting.

1st Shift | 6:00am–2:00pm | $3000 Sign-on Bonus

What You’ll Do (Core of the Job)

  • Read and interpret ladder logic and electrical schematics
  • Troubleshoot 480V motor control circuits, drives, and power distribution
  • Diagnose and coordinate machine electrical issues and fault messages
  • Test electrical/electronic components for continuity, voltage, and resistance

Equipment You’ll Work On

  • Stamping presses and annealing furnaces
  • AC/DC drives, VFDs, servo systems
  • Overhead cranes
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • 480V motor control circuits

What You Bring

  • 5+ years industrial electrical maintenance experience
  • Strong Allen Bradley PLC‑5 troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to read ladder logic and electrical prints
  • Experience with drives, motor controls, and automation
  • Comfortable in heavy manufacturing

Preferred: Rockwell legacy systems, hydraulics/pneumatics, journeyman certification.

Pay & Benefits

  • $38–$43/hr based on experience
  • 1st shift (6am–2pm)
  • Paid breaks and lunch
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)
  • Stable, long‑standing manufacturing environment

If you excel at diagnosing complex electrical issues and keeping production running, we’d like to meet you.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) 4% Match
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Programmable logic controllers: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

You should be proficient in:

  • PLC Troubleshooting Skills
  • Electrical Schematics
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
  • PLC Programming Experience
  • PLC Wiring Experience
  • Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

About the Company

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Worthington Steel - USA