Senior Electrical Control Panel Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Electrical Control Panel Technician: Machesney Park, Illinois

A growing, family-owned manufacturer of backup power enclosures and fuel tanks is looking for a Senior Electrical Control Panel Technician to join their team in Machesney Park, Illinois.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced electrical assembly and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.

• Conduct root cause analysis to identify, resolve, and prevent recurring issues.

• Install and secure rigid conduit according to project specifications and industry standards.

• Demonstrate advanced proficiency using a Greenlee conduit bender.

• Safely pull and route large-gauge wire for transformers, panelboards, and related electrical equipment.

• Follow pull lists to properly route conductors.

• Wire, terminate, and label primary and secondary transformers with a high degree of accuracy.

• Install and terminate DLO cable and MCM wire connections for alternators and breakers.

• Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and electrical instruments.

• Interpret blueprints, electrical diagrams, and written assembly instructions.

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment according to established procedures.

• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for Entry-Level and Skilled-Level Assemblers.

• Train team members on advanced electrical assembly techniques and complex job functions.

• Safely operate and work from scissor lifts, boom lifts, and ladders.

• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, accuracy, and productivity.

• Provide flexible support across production areas as needed.

Skills & Experience:

• Education: High school diploma or GED, required

• Experience: 3+ years of electrical assembly, required

• Knowledge: AC/DC wiring, 480V and 240V wiring, power tools, and electrical instruments, required

• Ability: to read and interpret blueprints and electrical diagrams, required

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k)

• Company-paid holidays

• PTO

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Overtime opportunities

Please Note:

This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Pay:

$25.00 - $35.00/hour

Type:

Full-time, 1st Shift, On-site

Schedule:

Monday – Thursday, 5:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. & Friday, 5:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

If you're an experienced electrical assembler ready to take on a more advanced, leadership-oriented role, we'd love to hear from you!

Hughes Recruiting & Consulting is a full-service human resources agency headquartered in Freeport, IL, and has 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. We are a growing company that embodies professionalism, pursues excellence, embraces challenges, and has fun! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. Visit us online to complete an application today.

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Schematics
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Equipment Installation & Wiring
• Blueprint Reading