Industrial Electrician
📍 Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)
🏭 Industry: Manufacturing / Food Production
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time (4 Openings)
⏰ Shift: Must be flexible to work 2nd or 3rd Shift
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Not Available
💰 Compensation: $43.69/hour ($85,000 – $90,668 annually) + Union Benefits
Overview
A leading food manufacturing organization is seeking Industrial Electricians to support operations at a high-volume bakery manufacturing facility in Chicago.
This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical systems and production equipment to maximize uptime, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives while working in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Maintenance
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical equipment.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
Diagnose and resolve electrical faults to minimize production downtime.
Maintain plant electrical infrastructure supporting continuous operations.
Equipment Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot production equipment, PLCs, VFDs, motors, and electrical systems.
Read and interpret electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Support equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
Production Support
Execute Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities.
Respond quickly to production breakdowns.
Identify and report equipment losses and improvement opportunities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
Safety & Quality
Follow all electrical safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
Adhere to Arc Flash and electrical safety standards.
Ensure compliance with quality and food manufacturing requirements.
Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
Required Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate Degree or certification in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
Experience
✔ 7+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
✔ Experience maintaining electrical systems within a manufacturing environment.
✔ Experience troubleshooting complex industrial production equipment.
Technical Requirements
Electrical Systems
480V Industrial Electrical Systems
Electrical Troubleshooting
Industrial Motors & Controls
Electrical Preventive Maintenance
Automation
PLC Troubleshooting
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Industrial Control Systems
Drawings & Documentation
Electrical Blueprints
Wiring Diagrams
Technical Schematics
Safety
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Arc Flash Safety
Industrial Safety Procedures
Preferred Qualifications
PLC programming and logic modification experience.
Experience working within food manufacturing or bakery operations.
Knowledge of industrial automation systems.
Strong understanding of production reliability and preventive maintenance.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced industrial electrician who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys solving complex electrical and automation issues.
They will possess:
Strong industrial troubleshooting skills.
Hands-on experience with 480V systems, PLCs, and VFDs.
Excellent schematic reading and diagnostic abilities.
Strong commitment to safety and quality.
Ability to work collaboratively across production and maintenance teams.
Flexibility to support 2nd or 3rd shift operations.
Candidate Snapshot
Requirement
Details
Experience
7+ Years Industrial Electrical Maintenance
Electrical Systems
480V Industrial Power
Automation
PLC & VFD Troubleshooting
Drawings
Electrical Schematics & Blueprints
Safety
LOTO & Arc Flash
Industry
Manufacturing / Food Production
Shift
2nd or 3rd Shift
Location
Chicago, IL
Openings
4
Compensation
$43.69/hour ($85K–$90.7K annually)
Relocation
None
Screening Questions
Do you have at least seven years of industrial electrical maintenance experience?
Do you have hands-on experience working with 480V electrical systems?
Have you professionally troubleshot and maintained PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment?
Do you have experience working with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)?
Are you able to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints?
Do you have experience working within a manufacturing or food production environment?
Are you familiar with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Arc Flash safety procedures?
Have you performed preventive and predictive electrical maintenance on production equipment?
Are you willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift on a full-time basis?
When would you be available to start?
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?
Strong troubleshooting skills that minimize production downtime.
Extensive experience with industrial electrical systems, PLCs, and VFDs.
Ability to quickly diagnose and resolve complex equipment failures.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to proactively identify equipment issues before they impact production.
Dependability and flexibility to support critical production operations across multiple shifts.