Industrial Electrician - PLC & VFD Systems

Industrial Electrician Base Salary - USD $85,000 to $90,668 Base Salary - USD $85,000 to $90,668 The Industrial Electrician plays a crucial role in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment and systems within our Chicago bakery. You will utilize your technical skills to troubleshoot complex electrical issues, minimize downtime, and execute preventive maintenance to optimize production line performance while strictly adhering to safety and quality standards. Work Schedule: Shift Flexibility Required: Must be available to work 2nd or 3rd shift schedules. Location: On-site at our Chicago Bakery plant. Salary and Benefits: The hourly wage for this position is $43.69/hour. The position offers healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and paid time off, in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. How You Will Contribute You are a key ingredient in changing how the world snacks. Operating with a high degree of technical expertise, you will maintain electrical systems to deliver on our safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability, and morale targets. Key Responsibilities: Execute all standard electrical work processes using AM (Autonomous Maintenance) and PM (Progressive Maintenance) 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 your assigned area. What You Will Bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in: Industrial electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and system diagnostics. Strict adherence to industrial safety and quality standards (e.g., LOTO, 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. Additional Job Description About This Position The Industrial Electrician is vital to ensuring the continuity of our bakery's production processes. This position involves direct ownership of the facility's electrical infrastructure, minimizing manufacturing downtime through rapid troubleshooting and proactive preventive care. Ultimately, your expertise directly impacts the overall productivity and reliability of bakery’s operations. Position Requirements Education & Certifications: Required: High School Diploma or GED. Preferred: Degree or certification in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering. Technical Must-Haves: Proven industrial electrical experience working with 480V systems. Hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLC & VFD systems. Proven experience troubleshooting complex manufacturing and production equipment. Ability to accurately read and interpret electrical blueprints and technical schematics. Preferred Skills: Experience with PLC programming, logic modification, and industrial system coding. Skills and Certifications: PLC Programming VFD Electrical troubleshooting 480V Schematic Reading LOTO #J-18808-Ljbffr Resiliency LLC