Electrical Maintenance Mechanic – Manufacturing Operations
About The Position
Electrical Maintenance Mechanic – Manufacturing Operations Based in: Alsip, IL Make your impact Do you keep lines humming, quality high, and downtime low? Join a team that counts on your expertise with PLCs, VFDs, and high/low voltage controls to safeguard production. You will be the problem-solver who moves from diagnostics to repair to documentation—always with safety, GMP discipline, and product integrity at the forefront. Your first 90 days: what success looks like Master plant safety practices and PPE use, including steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, and hair/beard nets where required Learn the equipment landscape and stay alert to issues via radio; respond quickly and effectively Diagnose electrical faults, analyze root causes, and implement lasting fixes Read ladder logic, troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, and tune VFD parameters Handle control wiring (24VDC, 120VAC), and work with step-up/step-down transformers Execute electrical repairs, modifications, and upgrades; document work meticulously Repair air valves, broken parts, and rebuild drive motors to keep assets reliable Proactively monitor equipment/facilities to prevent failures and protect production goals
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years in a manufacturing maintenance mechanic/technician position
- Proven experience with VFD drives and PLCs
- Electrical training/experience with 480V 3-phase systems and machine controls
- Background in manufacturing methods and process improvement programs/procedures
- Forklift operation capability
- Ability to juggle tasks in a fast-paced environment while staying detail-focused
- Safety-first approach with a growth mindset; completes training assigned by management
- Overtime availability as required
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- 120/208/240/480 voltage systems
- Electrical troubleshooting and repair
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
- Ability performs the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation
Responsibilities
- Master plant safety practices and PPE use, including steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, and hair/beard nets where required
- Learn the equipment landscape and stay alert to issues via radio; respond quickly and effectively
- Diagnose electrical faults, analyze root causes, and implement lasting fixes
- Read ladder logic, troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, and tune VFD parameters
- Handle control wiring (24VDC, 120VAC), and work with step-up/step-down transformers
- Execute electrical repairs, modifications, and upgrades; document work meticulously
- Repair air valves, broken parts, and rebuild drive motors to keep assets reliable
- Proactively monitor equipment/facilities to prevent failures and protect production goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
