Find & Apply For Electrician Jobs in Itasca, Illinois

Keep a plant running at full speed in Itasca, IL TekPro has partnered with a long-standing manufacturer in Itasca to hire a seasoned Maintenance Electrician as a direct-hire team member. If you enjoy solving tough electrical problems and keeping production equipment reliable, this role puts you in the center of the action. A day in the life You start first shift on the production floor. A packaging line throws a fault—within minutes you're at the panel with a multimeter, reading the electrical schematic, tracing a 480V/3-phase circuit, and finding a failed contactor. Later, you complete scheduled PMs on motors and VFDs, verify sensors and relays, and button up a small wiring modification for an equipment upgrade. Before lunch, you lend a hand on a PLC-controlled conveyor—no programming needed, just solid troubleshooting to pinpoint a field device. You wrap up with a quick facility systems check and note a small corrective repair for tomorrow. Core responsibilities Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical issues on manufacturing and production equipment. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, machinery, and facility equipment. Work confidently with 480V/3-phase power, motors, starters, relays, contactors, sensors, and controls. Use multimeters and other test equipment to isolate faults and verify repairs. Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and OEM documentation. Service motor controls, VFDs, switches, and industrial control systems. Assist with electrical installations, equipment upgrades, wiring, and machine modifications. Support troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment; programming experience is not required. What you bring Background as an Industrial Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, Electrical Maintenance Technician, or Industrial Maintenance Technician. Expertise in industrial electrical troubleshooting and root-cause diagnosis. Hands-on experience with 480V, 3-phase distribution and industrial electrical systems. Knowledge of motors, motor controls, VFDs, relays, sensors, and electrical control systems. Ability to read and troubleshoot from electrical schematics. Comfort with electrical test and diagnostic tools. PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus. Role highlights 1st Shift Full-time, direct-hire opportunity Stable manufacturing environment Hands-on, high-impact troubleshooting Exposure to a variety of equipment and maintenance responsibilities Opportunities to apply both electrical and mechanical skills