Maintenance Electrician Elgin, IL

Currently looking for a Maintenance Electrician to fill an opening with a company in Elgin, IL. Interested candidates should have at least one year of Maintenance Electrician experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities of the Maintenance Electrician

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on the electrical systems including assembly, disassembly and calibration for machinery used in the metal forming industry
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical maintenance issues on presses and other metal forming machinery as well as the overall facility including air compressors, etc.
• Run tests on equipment in order to identify and isolate electrical issues
• Utilize wire strippers, continuity testers, voltmeters and other electrical and power tools as needed
• Bend and install conduit as well as pull wire and cable
• Install the electrical side of new and rebuilt equipment
• Review electrical prints and schematics and compliance to NEC (National Electric Codes) as well as OSHA safety standards
• Become familiar with or apply your expertise (if you already have it) to install and troubleshoot AC and DC Drives and single and three phase motors and motor control systems

Requirements of the Maintenance Electrician

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least one year of Maintenance Electrician experience in manufacturing
• More experience is a strong plus
• Electrical Certifications or Vocational Certifications are a plus

Compensation for the Maintenance Electrician

The targeted hourly base salary for this first shift position ranges from $27.00 per hour to $42.00 per hour depending on experience.