Electrician-South Elgin

Job Description

Job Description

Title :Electrician
Location : South Elgin,Illinois
Shift : 1st shift
Compensation :$28-$36/hr
Benefits : As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Electrician to join a growing team supporting the build and integration of highly customized automation and precision assembly machinery.

This is a hands-on role working with complex industrial equipment in a clean, engineering-focused manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience wiring industrial machinery, reading electrical schematics, troubleshooting controls, and supporting machine builds from assembly through startup.

Responsibilities

• Wire and assemble custom industrial automation equipment
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and panel layouts
• Install and connect motors, sensors, drives, and control components

Qualifications

• Experience wiring industrial machinery or automation equipment
• Ability to read electrical prints and schematics
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment and industrial controls
• Experience with motors, sensors, VFDs, relays, and control panels
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced custom machine build environment

Why Is This a Good Opportunity?

• Work on highly customized automation equipment instead of repetitive plant maintenance
• Clean, high-tech manufacturing environment
• Exposure to advanced machinery, motion systems, and automation technology
• Opportunity to work closely with engineering and controls teams
• Strong variety in projects — no two machines are exactly the same
• Stable company with a strong reputation in precision automation and custom machinery
• Great opportunity for electricians looking to grow into automation, controls, or machine integration work

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.