Industrial Electrician | Foods/Pharma

Job Description

Title : Industrial Electrician
Location : Bartlett, IL
Hire Type : Direct Hire
Shift : 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM (Required weekend coverage: One day per week, based on production needs)
Compensation : $79-89K
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: $200 monthly safety bonus (based on overall plant performance; consistently achieved throughout the year)
Benefits : Benefits Packet
Must have Skill Set :

• PLC programming experience highly preferred
• Strong troubleshooting capability with willingness to grow into programming responsibilities
• Experience acting as a lead electrician on installations or capital projects
• Familiarity with working in new plant start-up environments

Overview: We are seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to join a high-performing Maintenance team at a primary manufacturing facility, with support responsibilities for a newly constructed plant upon opening. This role will serve as a key technical lead for electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment installation initiatives in a highly regulated environment.

Job Duties:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems including wiring, circuitry, motors, control panels, and automation equipment
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical issues involving PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and industrial control systems
• Support and lead new machine installations, equipment upgrades, and commissioning activities within both existing and new plant operations
• Serve as a technical resource for electrical systems in a highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings
• Ensure all work complies with NEC standards and internal safety protocols
• Perform preventative maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and uptime
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, production, and leadership teams to support operational goals
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of repairs, installations, and maintenance activities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in equipment optimization projects
• Utilize proper testing tools and voltage detection equipment to ensure safe work practices
• Participate in ongoing training and development related to evolving technologies and systems

Qualifications:

• 4-5+ years of experience as an Industrial Electrician in Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Strong experience with 480V 3-phase systems and industrial motor controls
• Proven experience with new equipment installation, commissioning, and machinery upgrades
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLCs (Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley required)
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Solid understanding of National Electrical Code (NEC) standards
• Strong troubleshooting skills with industrial automation and control systems
• Stable work history (no frequent job changes preferred)
• Strong attention to detail, safety, and reliability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Nancy Rodriguez

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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