Maintenance Electrician, 1st Shift

We are looking for a skilled Industrial Maintenance Electrician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with high-speed automation systems, electrical diagnostics, PLC controls, and driving electrical projects to completion. This role is critical to maintaining the smooth, safe operation of our facility's electrical and control systems, driving key projects to completion, and ensuring strong communication across shifts. If you are a detail-oriented, proactive professional with a passion for industrial automation, electrical systems, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply. Use your resume to tell us about your transferrable skills, interests, and experience. Apply today!

This is a FIRST SHIFT position, working Monday - Friday, 7 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm in Sycamore, Illinois.

J. Walter Becker founded IDEAL in 1916 and made a promise that is still an important part of the way IDEAL operates today : "An IDEAL product will provide a value greater than the price paid for it. Service is a part of the product." Becker's foundational principle represents our everyday commitment to you. It's the driving force behind our partnerships with the world's leading distributors, a state of the art delivery system, outstanding customer and technical support and variety of operational benefits designed to save you time and money. It means we're proud of the way we do business.

IDEAL brings you products that make your job easier; products that you can rely on, with warranties you can trust; products that are available whenever and wherever you need them. Every IDEAL product comes with the promise made by our founder more than 90 years ago.

Responsibilities :

• Follow all safety procedures, quality procedures, and instructions.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on electrical components of high-speed automation equipment, including power presses and multi-cavity injection molding systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and control system issues, including those related to PLCs, sensors, actuators, and motor controls.
• Support hydraulic and pneumatic systems by addressing electrical and control-related faults and ensuring proper integration with automation controls.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring electrical and control system issues.
• Drive electrical maintenance and control system projects to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to scope.
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying and completing electrical work assignments, contributing to overall team efficiency.
• Design and fabricate custom electrical panels, wiring harnesses, and control system components to support equipment upgrades and modifications.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical manuals to accurately diagnose and repair systems.
• Actively participate in and manage continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing electrical system performance, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions that drive production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all electrical safety regulations and promote a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and implementing best practices.
• Monitor electrical system performance and identify opportunities for predictive maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Communicate effectively across shifts to ensure smooth handoffs, share critical information, and maintain consistency in operations and troubleshooting.
• Maintain and troubleshoot facility electrical infrastructure, including lighting, power distribution, and control systems.
• Maintain accurate records of electrical repairs, inspections, maintenance activities, and custom wiring work.
• Maintain inventory of all regularly used parts and materials normally considered as maintenance or electrical repair times and initiate related requisitions.
• Exercise initiative in identification and completion of work assignments.
• Maintain an acceptable level of efficiency to optimize up time and to support department and divisional goals and objectives.
• Respond to emergency calls during off hours if required.
• Attend off-site training if required.
• Other related duties as directed by management.
• Regular, predictable attendance is essential to teamwork, timely information exchange, and meeting productivity requirements.

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Compensation Disclosure :

The entry-level rate of pay for this position is $30.65 / hour. This rate represents a good faith estimate for the position and actual compensation will be based on numerous factors including knowledge, location, skills, training and experience.

IDEAL employees enjoy a wide range of valuable benefits including :

IDEAL values rest, personal time and community involvement facilitating these through several paid time off programs including :

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