Maintenance Electrician - Maintenance & Production Support

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Immediate permanent Maintenance Electrician opportunity for a growing manufacturing plant located in Crystal Lake, Illinois. The Industrial Electrician is responsible for supporting both production equipment builds and facility maintenance by performing electrical wiring, troubleshooting, and system improvements to meet production, quality, and customer expectations.

Job Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings 
• Assist with system checkout, testing, and startup of new equipment 
• Troubleshoot motor control circuits, drives, and PLC systems 
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems on production equipment and within the facility 
• Perform routine PM’s, repairs, rebuilds, and modification on production & facility equipment.
• Assist with electrical retrofits, upgrades, and equipment improvements 
• Diagnose and repair motors, drives, sensors, and control components 
• Work cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams 
• Maintain a high level of safety awareness and report any unsafe or hazardous conditions 
• Able to operate various machinery – scissor lift, boom lift, and forklift 
• Assist with other maintenance-related tasks as necessary 
• Be aware of the importance of using correct lifting techniques 
• Assist with wiring OEM vibratory equipment. 
• Support cross training with maintenance and production teams.

Requirements

• Self-starter with flexibility to support both production and maintenance teams
• Strong attention to detail 
• Must have a valid Driver’s License 
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required 
• 2-year technical degree in electricity, electronics, or trade school preferred 
• Minimum 3–5 years of industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment 
• Experience troubleshooting PLC systems, preferably Allen Bradley 
• Experience working with 480V, 3-phase systems down to 12 DC
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and prints 
• Willingness to be flexible with working hours, including prescheduled daytime shifts and Saturdays as required 
• Ability to stand for duration of shift 
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. or move 100 lbs. with lifting equipment or assistance 
• Able to speak, read, and write the English language 

Pay: $30.00 to $36.00 hourly. The range provided is a guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Other factors that are involved in offer decisions include, and are not limited to a candidate’s experience, qualifications, geography, and internal equity.

Benefits: Our benefit programs provide choice and flexibility to meet the needs of you and your family. This includes health and well-being, financial planning tools, career development, PTO, and more.

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General Kinematics is the premier manufacturer of vibrating equipment for the processing of bulk materials. From vibratory feeders to entire process systems, General Kinematics creates the solutions customers require to process even the most difficult materials. Our systems team works in Cedar Rapid and we manufacture onsite in Crystal Lake, IL.

Company Description

General Kinematics is the premier manufacturer of vibrating equipment for the processing of bulk materials. From vibratory feeders to entire process systems, General Kinematics creates the solutions customers require to process even the most difficult materials. Our systems team works in Cedar Rapid and we manufacture onsite in Crystal Lake, IL.