Industrial Electrician
About The Position
Confidential Industrial Electrician – Heavy Manufacturing Facility (Waukegan, IL Area | 3rd Shift) A long-standing, recession-resistant manufacturing company in the northern suburbs of Chicago is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to support operations on 3rd shift at a high-volume production facility. This organization is a leader in its industry with nearly 100 years in business and multiple manufacturing plants across the U.S., offering long-term stability, strong benefits, and real career mobility. Many employees have built decades-long careers here, with opportunities to transfer and grow into higher-level roles across different locations. This is a great opportunity for an electrician who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting, working independently, and being the go-to electrical resource on an off shift. Position Overview The Industrial Electrician will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems supporting heavy manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced production environment. On 3rd shift, this individual will work with minimal supervision and must be comfortable diagnosing and resolving issues independently to keep production running. Note: Training will take place on 1st shift for several weeks (typically 1–3 months) before transitioning to 3rd shift.
Requirements
- Minimum 2+ years of industrial/manufacturing electrical experience (3–5+ preferred)
- Strong knowledge of NEC codes and electrical safety standards
- Hands-on experience with 480V three-phase systems
- Experience troubleshooting and working with VFDs and PLC inputs/outputs
- Ability to run and install conduit
- Experience reading schematics and ladder diagrams
- Comfort working in a heavy industrial environment
Nice To Haves
- Background in heavy manufacturing environments
- Experience with natural gas burner systems
- Strong hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting experience
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and maintain industrial electrical systems with a strong focus on 480V three-phase power
- Install, run, and bend conduit for new equipment and repairs
- Diagnose and repair sensors, wiring, motors, drives, and control components
- Troubleshoot and program VFDs; replace servo motors and drives as needed
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and mechanical drawings
- Support preventative maintenance and inspections across electrical equipment
- Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems as part of plant maintenance
- Work with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime
- Maintain safety standards and follow electrical codes (NEC)
Benefits
- Recession-proof industry with long-term job security
- National company with multiple plants and transfer/growth opportunities
- Strong hourly pay with significant upside after conversion
- Mandatory overtime paid (including premium holiday rates)
- Tuition reimbursement and strong benefits once converted
- Many long-tenured employees who have grown their careers internally
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
