Industrial Electrical Technician | 1st Shift

About the role

Industrial Electrical Technician We are seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Technician to support electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and automation within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for keeping production equipment and electrical systems running safely and efficiently.

Location: Monteno, IL | Hire Type: Contract to hire

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems and equipment
• Diagnose electrical issues involving motors, wiring, control panels, relays, breakers, and circuits
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to reduce equipment downtime
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and automated production equipment
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Support new equipment installations and production line upgrades
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair documentation
• Ensure electrical work meets applicable safety and electrical standards
• Partner with maintenance and production teams to resolve equipment issues and improve reliability

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs
• Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC experience preferred
• Ability to use multimeters and other electrical diagnostic equipment
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical training, apprenticeship, or associate degree in a related field preferred
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 3 medical plans to choose from
• Dental & vision plans
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan

Pay

$32-$38/hr

Schedule

1st shift