Plant Maintenance Electrician -- Thermoforming & Extrusion

Job Description

Job Description

Hiring Immediately — Franklin Park, IL

Picture your day starting at 7am on a 2-2-3 rotation. You walk the floor, listen to the hum of thermo-formers and trim presses, and make sure every panel, drive, and motor is set up for a safe, productive shift. As the Plant Maintenance Electrician, you’re the go-to pro keeping extrusion lines, crystallizers, dryers, and general building power reliable—so production meets quality, safety, and legal standards without missing a beat.

• Own safety from the first task to the last: follow Standard Work and Safety Policies including Lockout/Tagout, Critical Safety Rules, plant and department rules, PPE, MSDS policies and procedures, and fire protection system alarms—plus correct startup and shutdown of all equipment.
• Handle work orders end-to-end, documenting each job according to procedure.
• Diagnose issues across the facility and zero in on root causes quickly.
• Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC motor controls, single- and three‑phase circuits, electronic drives, and PLC control systems.
• Install conduit and execute machine wiring, including motors up to 600 hp and larger motor installations.
• Fabricate and mount brackets, electrical boxes, and disconnects as needed.
• Inspect, test, and clean AC/DC motors; replace brushes when required.
• Perform preventive maintenance on thermo-formers, trim presses, extrusion equipment, and supporting systems.
• Coach teammates on electrical topics and provide training sign‑offs.
• Contribute wherever needed—other duties as assigned.

Industrial manufacturing environment supporting Thermo-formers, Trim Presses, Extruders, Crystallizers, Dryers, and building electrical systems.

• 3+ years of hands-on electrical experience in an industrial setting.
• Preferred: familiarity with electrical components on thermo-formers, extruders, crystallizers, and dryers.
• Skill in troubleshooting and repairing electrical circuits and the ability to read schematics/blueprints.
• Ability to operate a Lift/Scissor Truck.
• Clear, effective communication with managers and coworkers.

• Starting pay range: $33.04–$36.04 an hour (Based on Experience)
• Schedule: 7am–7pm , 2‑2‑3 rotation

Text View phone number on ziprecruiter.com (928-NOVOLEX ) to apply.