Jobs · Management · Illinois

Industrial Electrician

Watershed Foods LLC · Gridley, IL · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time

Qualifications

  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, wiring, conduit, and associated components throughout the facility.
  • Run, bend, and install rigid, EMT, and flexible conduit as required for new and existing equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues involving motors, motor controls, sensors, starters, overloads, circuit breakers, relays, and other industrial electrical components.
  • Diagnose and replace AC motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and related control systems.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment to maximize reliability and reduce downtime.
  • Absorb and replace AC motors, VFDs, and motor control systems.
  • Assist with mechanical and general maintenance projects as needed.
  • Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Arc Flash requirements.
  • Participate in weekend work, emergency repairs, and rotating on-call schedules as needed to support plant operations.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Ability to install, troubleshoot, repair, and replace industrial electrical components, including sensors, motor starters, overloads, circuit breakers, relays, and wiring systems.
  • Experience in food manufacturing or other industrial production environments is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of 480V three-phase power systems and electrical distribution.
  • Proficiency in sizing, bending, and installing metal and flexible conduit.
  • Experience troubleshooting and replacing AC motors, VFDs, and motor control systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a maintenance team.
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Arc Flash training preferred.
  • Working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) standards preferred.

Pay

  • PPO or HSA medical benefits with Employer Contributions.
  • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability insurance.
  • 401K with a competitive company match.
  • 8 Holidays, Vacation accrual, PTO program, Parental Leave.
  • Attendance, Safety, Service Awards.
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program.
  • Uniform and Boots provision.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Chaplain Program.
  • Smart Dollar.
  • Company Events and Luncheons.
  • Paid Volunteer Days.
  • Referral bonuses.

Schedule

  • Rotating on-call schedules as needed to support plant operations.

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