Industrial Electrician 1st Shift - $2,000 Sign on Bonus

AHF•Kankakee, IL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

AHF Products has a job opportunity for an Industrial Electrician in Kankakee, IL. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the electricians are responsible for laying out, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying the electrical and controls aspects of production equipment, facility systems, and power distribution systems according to engineering instructions and supervision. Additionally, this position will perform regular electrical preventative maintenance on equipment as directed by supervision.

Requirements

Three or more years of industrial electrical experience.
Thorough understanding of PLC, HMI, VFD and other programmable hardware technology.
Ability to interface with PLC, HMI, VFD systems using software, such as RS Logix, to program, modify, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment.
Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check, employment verification and drug screening.
Positive and Verifiable Work History.
Ability to work in moderate noise, up to 83 decibels.
Ability to think analytically.
Ability to make decisions.
Ability to develop options and implement solutions.
Ability to work with a team.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA).
Attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with a sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of RS Logic 500, RS Logic 5000, Studio 5000, and RS Links.
Strong understanding of controls network, i.e., Ethernet, Data Highway, Device Net.
Firm understanding of Ladder Logic with strong troubleshooting skills.
PLC Programming.
Electrical design.
Good technical writing ability and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify the electrical and controls aspects of production equipment, facility systems, and power distribution systems.
Perform regular electrical preventative maintenance on equipment.
Work with AC/DC Motor Theory/Application/Design.
Work with AB Power Flex Drives.
Work with in-line motor starters with a firm understanding of overload function.
Work with 24V and 120V Control Circuits.
Work with Allen Bradley PLC.
Program, modify, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment using software such as RS Logix.
Work with HMI and MMI, Panel view and Wonderware.
Work with Closed Loop Control with rudimentary understanding of PIDs.
Read wiring diagrams.
Work with 480V Distribution systems and switch gear.
Work with Electrical up to 600 V with understanding of NEC.
Specify/recommend electrical equipment.
Perform electrical design.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.