Job Title: Electrician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to join our heavy steel mold/forging production environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the electrical repair of production equipment, including overhead cranes, lathes, AC/DC motors and drives, hydraulic systems, control panels, and facility maintenance. This role requires proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and working on combustion systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repair of production equipment, including overhead cranes, lathes, AC/DC motors, and drives
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, control panels, sensors, and actuators
• Run and bend conduit as needed
• Conduct extensive work on AC/DC Drives
• Troubleshoot and repair 480volt 3 phase electrical systems, motors, transformers, fuses, switches, sensors, relays, VFDs, and PLC systems
• Work on overhead cranes and combustion systems
• Collaborate effectively with team members and work independently when required
• Shifts: Train on 1st shift and move to either 2nd or 3rd shift, plus OT
• Direct Hire position with competitive benefits and insurance

Essential Skills

• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems on heavy industrial hydraulic sensors, controls, and equipment
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting
• 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance (electrical)
• Proficiency with 480 volts and AB PLCs
• Experience with hydraulic systems

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a steel forging environment
• Formal electrical education or certification
• Consistent employment history with one or two companies for most of their career

Why Work Here?

Enjoy the benefit of 1.5X pay after 8 hours daily. This is an opportunity to work in a challenging and dynamic environment where your skills will be valued and developed. Join a team where you can grow and build a stable career.

Work Environment

This position is based in a heavy industrial steel forging facility, which is generally dirty and hot due to the melting of steel. The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor tasks, with exposure to the elements during season changes. Candidates must be comfortable working in this setting and have previous experience in similar environments. The property is large, requiring movement between 4-5 different buildings. Employees must wear PPE at all times, including steel-toed boots, hard hat, safety glasses, and any other required PPE. The shifts available are 2nd shift (2:00pm-10:30pm) and 3rd shift (10:00pm-6:30am).

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $63190.00 - $71760.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.