Maintenance Electrician (PLC Technician)

Chicago, IL 60632

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Technician Job Number: 40654454 Compensation: $70000-75000 / year

Job Description

Job Title:  Maintenance Electrician (PLC Technician)
Location:  Chicago, IL
Hire Type:  Direct Hire, Onsite
Target Pay Range:  $34.00 - $36.00/hour (plus overtime)
Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Overview:
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Job Summary:
Seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician with machine and PLC experience.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background and understanding implementing human-machine interfaces (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), among other electrical (and some mechanical) maintenance activities.
 
Job Duties:
  • Install PLC's and vision cameras into production and packaging equipment.
  • Troubleshooting PLC's and light modification of PLC programs.
  • Some industrial wiring tasks, including working with electrical systems up to 480V.
  • Read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
  • Conduct maintenance and repairs at all levels.
  • Other related duties.
 
Qualifications:
  • Prior experience installing and maintaining PLC's and/or HMI's.
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
  • Ability to follow directions and work well in a team environment.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to the company's specific maintenance environment.


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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