Maintenance Electrican

NORTH COAST CONTAINER•Chicago, IL

3d•$50 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

North Coast Container is seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to keep the facility’s electrical, automation, and control systems operating safely and reliably. The role works with PLCs, robotics, drives, and motor controls to maintain production equipment and minimize downtime. The position is based at the company’s Chicago, Illinois plant and is full-time and non-exempt. The electrician troubleshoots and repairs industrial electrical systems, manufacturing equipment, and automation controls; supports preventive and predictive maintenance; and assists with equipment installations, start-ups, upgrades, and continuous improvement. The role requires collaboration with production, operations, maintenance, and engineering teams, accurate maintenance documentation, and compliance with applicable safety standards and company procedures. Work takes place on the plant floor around moving machinery, noise, and changing temperatures. Required PPE is provided. The work is physical and includes climbing, working at heights, and working in tight spaces. Some overtime, weekend work, and on-call availability are part of the job.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
Strong troubleshooting skills with electrical systems, motor controls, PLCs, and industrial automation.
Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
Comfort using multimeters, megohmmeters, and other test equipment.
Working knowledge of LOTO and electrical safety standards.
Problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, and a team-first attitude.

Nice To Haves

Technical, vocational, or apprenticeship background in electrical maintenance.
Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent certification.
Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or other PLC platforms.
Background in industrial manufacturing, robotics, automated systems, or VFDs.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems, manufacturing equipment, and automation controls to minimize downtime.
Diagnose PLC-controlled machinery, robotic systems, conveyors, motors, drives, sensors, and control panels.
Repair and maintain VFDs, motor starters, relays, contactors, and control circuits.
Install and modify electrical equipment and control systems in accordance with codes and standards.
Read and work from schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and technical manuals.
Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs, identify potential failures, and recommend fixes.
Assist with equipment installations, machine start-ups, automation upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
Collaborate with production, operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve equipment performance and plant efficiency.
Maintain clear maintenance records and document repairs and modifications.
Follow OSHA, NFPA, NEC, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and company safety requirements.
Respond to equipment breakdowns and maintenance emergencies.