Industrial Electrician
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Must be available to work 2nd or 3rd shift
Excelon Associates is conducting a search for an Industrial Electrician on behalf of its client, a major food manufacturer operating a high-volume bakery facility in Chicago. The Industrial Electrician plays a crucial role in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment and systems throughout the plant. This position carries direct ownership of the facility's electrical infrastructure, minimizing manufacturing downtime through rapid troubleshooting and proactive preventive care. The Industrial Electrician's expertise directly impacts the productivity and reliability of the bakery's operations.
Work Schedule
Shift flexibility is required. Candidates must be available to work one of the following:
- 2nd Shift (Evening): Typically 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, or similar afternoon/evening hours
- 3rd Shift (Overnight): Typically 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM, or other overnight hours
- Execute all standard electrical work processes using Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Progressive Maintenance (PM) standards
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair bakery equipment to maximize operational reliability
- Ensure all safety processes are observed and quality assurance activities are strictly performed
- Identify, track, and report technical and equipment losses within the assigned area
- Minimize downtime and execute preventive maintenance to optimize production line performance while strictly adhering to safety and quality standards
- High School Diploma or GED
- Proven industrial electrical experience working with 480V systems
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLC and VFD systems
- Proven experience troubleshooting complex manufacturing and production equipment
- Ability to accurately read and interpret electrical blueprints and technical schematics
- Strict adherence to industrial safety and quality standards, including LOTO and arc flash safety
- Fluency in reading, writing, and communicating as appropriate to the plant site
- Strong collaboration skills within a diverse, fast-paced team environment
- Degree or certification in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
- Experience with PLC programming, logic modification, and industrial system coding
- Experience: 7 to 10 years
- Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
- Management Experience Required: No
- Travel: None
- Relocation Assistance: Not available
- Visa Sponsorship: Not available
- Security Clearance Required: No
This position offers healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and paid time off in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Some benefits have eligibility requirements.
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Excelon does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital or veteran status, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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