Industrial Plant Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $62k - 83k per year + none
Reference: AB_5050058

Plant Electrician | PLC & Industrial Electrical Maintenance

(Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled production equipment, electrical systems, drives, and plant machinery in a high-speed manufacturing environment.)

Location: Elgin, IL⏰ Shift: Day Shift | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Pay: $33.00–$42.00/hr based on experience⏱️ Overtime: Available based on production needs Industry: Packaging Manufacturing

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Plant Electrician for a direct hire opportunity in Elgin, IL. This position supports production and utility equipment through electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs. The ideal candidate has strong industrial electrical experience with PLCs, AC/DC drives, electrical schematics, and automated manufacturing equipment.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• PLC certification required
• 1+ year of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and AC/DC drives
• strong industrial electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting experience
• Experience using electrical meters, hand tools, and power tools
• Ability to work safely around automated production equipment

Preferred:

• Associate’s or Technical Degree in Electrical, Mechanics, Computer Science, or related field
• Packaging or high-speed manufacturing experience
• Welding and machining experience
• CMMS/work-order system experience

• $33.00–$42.00/hr
• Direct Hire Opportunity
• Overtime Available
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Long-term career growth in industrial maintenance

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Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on production and utility equipment
• Diagnose PLC-controlled equipment and AC/DC drive systems
• Perform scheduled, preventive, and emergency maintenance
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, equipment manuals, and work orders
• Use electrical meters, diagnostic equipment, hand tools, and power tools
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems as needed
• Support production line systems including lubrication, resin delivery, and other process equipment
• Complete PM inspections and document repairs accurately in the CMMS
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and help minimize production downtime
• Communicate equipment conditions and repair status with Maintenance and Production teams
• Track parts usage and communicate inventory needs
• Follow OSHA, LOTO, SOP, sanitation, and plant safety procedures
• Maintain a clean and safe maintenance work area

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• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 10 hours at one time
• working up to 10 hrs of overtime per week

Skills
• AC/DC drive systems
• CMMS
• electrical schematics
• technical drawings
• equipment manuals
• PLC-controlled equipment

Qualifications
• Years of experience: 4 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.