Skilled - Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician

$61,000-$66,500 per year

2nd shift

3 : 00pm-11 : 00pm (Mon-Thurs)

QPS Employment Group has a great Maintenance Electrician position available at a company in Rockford, IL. This is a direct hire, 2nd shift position.

Maintenance Electrician Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To :

• Safely install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems, including wiring, conduit, circuit breakers, motors, control panels, and lighting, in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and OSHA standards.
• Independently troubleshoot and resolve electrical malfunctions, including issues with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor controls, sensors, and automated systems to minimize production downtime.
• Perform general maintenance and repair work on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and facility systems to support overall plant functionality and reduce the need for external service calls.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance tasks on electrical and mechanical systems, documenting results to help ensure long-term equipment reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and equipment manuals to determine the most efficient and accurate repair or installation methods.
• Use precision electrical testing instruments and tools (e.g., multimeters, meggers) to evaluate system integrity and performance.
• Maintain accurate logs of work performed, parts used, and time spent on maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to improve equipment reliability, safety, and productivity across departments.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe, contributing to a positive safety culture throughout the plant.

Maintenance Electrician Requirements :

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