Industrial Electrician - Direct Hire!

Job Description:

You will work in an energetic, innovative, creative environment where problem-solving is celebrated and dependability is essential. It is a fast-paced, meticulous setting that includes a mix of collaboration and independent work.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

As one of our Electrician's you will be maintaining, installing, and repairing equipment, electrical systems and facility electrical systems for the entire Chicago facility! It is a position where responsibility includes troubleshooting, diagnosing, electrical schematics, supporting our manufacturing environment and exposure to evolving technology!!

Day to Day Role:

· Utilize electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and temperature and pressure gauges.

· Perform analog and digital circuit design by utilizing microprocessor hardware and software configurations.

· Use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) including basic and ladder logic to read/write basic wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints in order to diagnosis problems.

· Draw electrical schematics.

· Understand precedence relationships (e.g., sequence of events)

· Maintain and utilize maintenance systems for work orders, breakdown reporting and track machine modifications.

· Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.

· Diagnose and repair complex machine and electrical and electronic problems including non-routine electrical issues such as power quality.

· Assemble component electrical parts per specifications and bench testing before installation.

· Read and thoroughly understand electrical schematics and apply that understanding to real time systems.

· Update schematic drawings to incorporate changes in equipment as needed.

· Plan layout of wiring and install conduit, wiring and ancillary electrical equipment.

· Install power supply wiring and conduit and troubleshoot issues as they arise.

· Completes root cause analysis and recommends solutions.

· Participate in small process improvement teams.

· Train other electricians

· Use SAP for Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Work Order Process

Core Skills and Qualifications:

The ideal Electrician I candidate must possess all of the following:

· High School diploma or equivalent

· Three (3) years of experience in diagnosing and repairing electrical equipment or machinery, or comparable experience with trade school or training.

· Ability to read/write wiring diagrams, schematics and blueprints and analytical diagnosis of problems.

· Basic functional knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers

· Basic functional knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)

· Knowledge of electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and temperature and pressure gauges

· Knowledge of industrial controls and instrumentation

· Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

· Understanding of microprocessor hardware and software configurations and ability to perform basic analog and digital circuit design.

· Know how to use multi-meter, scope, basic hand tools, and portable power tools.

· Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues.

· Ability to work 12-hour overnights on a COP schedule.

In addition to the level, I requirements listed above; an Electrician II candidate must possess:

· Five (5) years of experience in diagnosing and repairing electrical equipment or machinery, or comparable experience with trade school or training.

· Ability to program Programmable Logic Controllers using basic and ladder logic.

· Thorough understanding of National Electrical Code (NEC)

· Advanced knowledge of electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and temperature and pressure gauges

· Advanced knowledge of industrial controls and instrumentation

· Advanced mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

· Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck (PIT) license.

In addition to the level, I & II requirements listed above; an Electrician III candidate must possess:

· Seven (7) years of experience in diagnosing and repairing electrical equipment or machinery, or comparable experience with trade school or training.

· Understanding of electrical laws and principals (KVL, Ohm’s Law, Power Law, etc.)

· Expert knowledge of electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and temperature and pressure gauges

· Ability to troubleshoot complex problems.

· Ability to make changes to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using advanced ladder logic, read/write wiring diagrams, schematics and blueprints, and analytical diagnosis of problems.

· Ability to originate instruction documents that can be used by other technicians to perform preventive maintenance or verify electrical system operation.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

· Prior experience using software for Preventive Maintenance (PM) and work orders, SAP.

· Associate degree in Electronics Technology

· Apprenticeship training or equivalent electrical trade school

· Prior PIT experience

· SAP experience