Electrical Technician

Electrical Maintenance Technician

This role maintains the quality, reliability, and safety of high-speed packaging and end-of-line automation equipment. You will ensure all equipment remains in good working condition through preventive maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, and basic mechanical repairs, supporting continuous and safe production operations.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and perform preventive inspections and maintenance on plant production and support equipment as assigned.
• Maintain the quality and integrity of high-speed packaging and end-of-line automation equipment to ensure safe operating condition.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and perform electrical repairs on automated equipment.
• Test, install, and repair plant equipment and machinery to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Perform basic mechanical work as required to support equipment operation and maintenance.
• Use software and a laptop computer to interface with and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs, inverter (VFD) drives, and servo systems.
• Work routinely with 24V DC control voltage and 480V AC power while following all safety procedures.
• Document all work performed in an SAP Maintenance System accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate daily work activities, findings, and recommendations to peers and leadership.
• Observe and follow all compliance practices and procedures in the performance of duties.
• Follow compliance processes such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety / Food Defense, Health & Safety and Environmental requirements, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Arc Flash procedures.
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance practices and equipment performance by sharing observations and suggestions with the team.

Essential Skills:

• Experience as a maintenance technician with a focus on automated or high-speed packaging equipment.
• Strong preventive maintenance skills for production and support equipment.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting of automated equipment and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics accurately.
• Hands-on experience working with 24V DC control circuits and 480V AC power systems.
• Ability to perform basic mechanical repairs and adjustments on production machinery.
• Preferred minimum of 25 years of relevant maintenance experience, depending on overall qualifications and skill set.
• Experience documenting maintenance activities in a computerized maintenance management system, preferably SAP.
• Ability to use software and a laptop to interface with and troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, and servo systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Preferred experience troubleshooting PLCs, particularly Allen-Bradley / Rockwell platforms.
• Experience working with inverter (VFD) drives and servo systems in an industrial environment.
• Electrical and mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or packaging facility.
• Comfort working with high-speed packaging and end-of-line automation equipment.
• Ability to work effectively on a rotating schedule and adapt to changing priorities in a production setting.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Loves Park, IL.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $83200.00/yr. Comprehensive Health Insurance, 401k with Company Match up to 8%.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Loves Park, IL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.