Maintenance Technician / Electrician

Purple Cow Recruiting•Elk Grove Village, IL, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician / Electrician supports the repair and maintenance of industrial machinery, electrical systems, and facility equipment. This position combines electrical troubleshooting with hands-on mechanical maintenance, preventive maintenance, machine repair, basic fabrication, and equipment testing. The technician will perform electrical assignments with or without drawings, run electrical circuits, bend conduit, wire into breaker boxes and switchgear, maintain rectifiers, and work with DC electrical systems. The role also requires strong safety awareness, including compliance with Arc Flash standards.

Requirements

Hands-On Electrical Work Experience in an Industrial or Manufacturing Environment REQUIRED
Ability to Troubleshoot, Maintain, and Repair Electrical Equipment and Systems REQUIRED
Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting Experience REQUIRED
Ability to Run Electrical Circuits REQUIRED
Ability to Bend and Install Conduit REQUIRED
Experience Wiring Breaker Boxes and Switchgear REQUIRED
Preventive Maintenance Experience REQUIRED
Mechanical / Machine Repair Aptitude REQUIRED
Ability to Diagnose Machine Malfunctions and Complete Repairs REQUIRED
Strong Commitment to Safety, Quality, and Teamwork REQUIRED
Arc Flash Safety Awareness / Compliance REQUIRED
Ability to Work Fully On-Site in Elk Grove Village, IL REQUIRED
Ability to Work Overtime When Required by Production Needs REQUIRED
High School Diploma or GED REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 Years of Related Industrial / Electrical Experience and/or Training Preferred; Equivalent Education and Experience Considered
Accredited Skilled-Trades or Technical-School Training Strongly Considered
Rectifier / DC Current Experience Highly Preferred
Plating / Electroplating Process Experience Highly Preferred
Welding Experience Preferred
Manufacturing / Production Environment Experience Preferred
Bilingual English / Spanish Preferred

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical equipment and systems
Perform electrical work and assignments with or without electrical drawings
Run electrical circuits
Bend and install conduit
Wire into breaker boxes and switchgear
Run and bend copper to connect rectifiers
Perform preventive and ongoing maintenance on rectifiers
Troubleshoot rectifiers and DC electrical systems
Follow Arc Flash safety standards
Observe machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions
Determine whether equipment requires adjustment or repair
Dismantle machinery, equipment, or facility components to identify defective parts
Replace, repair, or reproduce defective components using appropriate metal stock
Reassemble and test equipment to verify correction of malfunctions
Maintain and lubricate machine tools and production equipment
Perform preventive maintenance activities
Perform welding as needed
Complete assigned job cards and work orders accurately and on time
Maintain required maintenance documentation
Determine appropriate maintenance practices and repair techniques
Report safety, quality, or equipment concerns promptly to supervision
Train or assist newer employees as requested
Promote safe work practices, teamwork, quality, and reliable production support