Job Description

Electrical Maintenance Mechanic – Manufacturing Operations

Based in: Alsip, IL

Make your impact

Do you keep lines humming, quality high, and downtime low? Join a team that counts on your expertise with PLCs, VFDs, and high/low voltage controls to safeguard production. You will be the problem-solver who moves from diagnostics to repair to documentation—always with safety, GMP discipline, and product integrity at the forefront.

Your first 90 days: what success looks like

• Master plant safety practices and PPE use, including steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, and hair/beard nets where required
• Learn the equipment landscape and stay alert to issues via radio; respond quickly and effectively
• Diagnose electrical faults, analyze root causes, and implement lasting fixes
• Read ladder logic, troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, and tune VFD parameters
• Handle control wiring (24VDC, 120VAC), and work with step-up/step-down transformers
• Execute electrical repairs, modifications, and upgrades; document work meticulously
• Repair air valves, broken parts, and rebuild drive motors to keep assets reliable
• Proactively monitor equipment/facilities to prevent failures and protect production goals

Schedule and compensation

• Shifts: Days 5am–5pm; Nights 5pm–5am
• Starting pay: $28–$31/hour
• Sign-on bonus: $2,100

What you bring

• Minimum 4 years in a manufacturing maintenance mechanic/technician position
• Proven experience with VFD drives and PLCs
• Electrical training/experience with 480V 3-phase systems and machine controls
• Background in manufacturing methods and process improvement programs/procedures
• Forklift operation capability
• Ability to juggle tasks in a fast-paced environment while staying detail-focused
• Safety-first approach with a growth mindset; completes training assigned by management
• Overtime availability as required

Technical strengths

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• 120/208/240/480 voltage systems
• Electrical troubleshooting and repair

Technology you will work with

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen-Bradley)
• Conveyor systems
• Servo motors

Compliance statements

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
• Ability performs the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation

If you are energized by complex electrical challenges and motivated by measurable results, step into a role where your skills keep production performing at its best.

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