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Maintenance Electrician

Pay: $46.54/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Des Plaines, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.

$61,968 / year median in Illinois

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Title:

Mechanic/Electrician 3rd shift

Pay Rate:

$46.54/Hr + $0.26

Shift Differential Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time (3 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Monday-Friday)

Physical Location:

Des Plaines Container 100 E. Oakton St. Des Plaines, IL 847-390-1316

The Job You Will Perform:

Industrial maintenance/mechanic electrician will perform routine preventive maintenance and repair of machines. Troubleshoot emergency maintenance on machines as necessary to support plant operations. Troubleshoot industrial, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical failures Reads, manages and performs work orders of required maintenance services.

The Skills You Will Bring:

3+ years in industrial manufacturing PLC troubleshooting, inputs/outputs, and changeouts of programs Experience with Factory Talk or similar HMI software Photo eyes, sensors, limit switches, and solenoids Repairing and troubleshooting conveyor systems (line controls) Mechanical Systems (bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes) Hydraulics & Pneumatics High and Low Voltage Ability to operate a multimeter to diagnose a variety of electrical issues Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.