Plant Maintenance Electrician – Heavy Manufacturing

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering•Waukegan, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

You arrive before the lines ramp up for the night, walk the floor, and scan the systems that keep a heavy manufacturing operation moving. A conveyor photoeye looks suspect, a VFD shows a fault history you recognize, and you verify a 480V, 3‑phase feed after a planned changeover. When production calls, you’re the calm problem-solver—troubleshooting 24V DC sensor loops, bending and running conduit for a quick fix, or bringing a stubborn motor back online so throughput stays on target. The goal: keep the plant running safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

Requirements

2+ years (ideally 3–5+) in industrial/manufacturing electrical work
Hands-on experience with 480V, 3‑phase systems
Proficiency troubleshooting VFDs
Working knowledge of NEC codes
Ability to read electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical drawings
Comfort in a dusty, loud, heavy industrial setting
Reliability, self-direction, and the ability to hit the ground running

Responsibilities

Rapid troubleshooting of sensors, wiring, and 24V DC control circuits
Diagnosing and correcting VFD issues to stabilize drives and motors
Working confidently with 480V, 3‑phase power distribution
Running, bending, and installing conduit to spec
Supporting equipment like conveyors, mixers, pumps, dryers, motors, burners, and material handling systems
Electrical troubleshooting with exposure to hydraulics and pneumatics
Operating independently with minimal supervision during overnight operations