Plant Maintenance Electrician - Aurora, IL

Unilock•Aurora, IL

4d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Unilock is hiring a Maintenance Electrician at its Aurora, Illinois facility, a safe, modern, fully automated production facility. The role performs electrical maintenance and repairs on plant equipment and systems, supports safe and reliable operations, and helps maintain clean and orderly work areas. Duties are assigned by the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Lead, and/or Plant Manager. The electrician also carries out related duties as needed to meet departmental and organizational objectives. The position includes preventive maintenance, installation and repair of electrical systems and equipment, programming and troubleshooting automated machinery and programmable controllers, and timely completion of work orders. The electrician helps minimize production downtime, works with and trains maintenance personnel, coordinates with vendors and other outside contacts, and assists with electrical spare-parts inventory. The salary range is $28–$35, based on experience, with the potential to earn a yearly bonus.

Requirements

Completion of an apprenticeship or electrical trade school education.
Working knowledge of 480-, 277-, 110-, and 24-volt systems, motor controls, and variable speed drives.
Ability to assist, when needed, in all areas of maintenance and production.
Ability to stand, stoop, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive hand and/or arm motions above and below shoulder level.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance electrician duties safely and apply Lockout Tag-Out (LOTO) to all work performed.
Complete preventive maintenance on plant equipment, programmable controllers, transformers, voltage regulators, machinery wiring, and related systems, following electrical codes, manuals, schematics, and specifications.
Install new equipment to manufacturer specifications, including power-supply wiring and conduit between machines and equipment.
Diagnose and repair electrical systems and equipment, including transformers, motors, lighting fixtures, faulty wiring, and malfunctioning machinery.
Operate and test automated machinery, troubleshoot malfunctions, and verify repairs to programmable controllers and end devices.
Monitor and complete work orders efficiently and in a timely manner; prioritize tasks and respond to rush maintenance requests.
Help control downtime by informing production workers about routine electrical preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
Work with and train other maintenance personnel.
Work with vendors and outside contacts to gather information needed to maintain and repair equipment.
Assist in maintaining electrical spare-parts inventory levels.
Maintain technical knowledge through educational workshops, technical publications, and professional networks.
Suggest new processes when necessary and contribute to a culture of quality.
Maintain general cleanliness and tidiness of work areas.
Perform other related duties as needed to meet departmental and organizational objectives.