Job Description

Confidential Opportunity – Industrial Electrician (3rd Shift)

Location: Waukegan, IL

Shift: 3rd Shift (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM, Mon–Fri)

Pay: Up to $40/hr (contract) → $44.99/hr upon conversion

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (6 months)

A well-established heavy manufacturing facility in the building products industry is seeking a self-sufficient Industrial Electrician to support overnight operations. This is a critical role focused on keeping production running and minimizing downtime in a fast-paced industrial environment.

This company operates in a recession-resistant industry and offers long-term stability, strong pay, and real career growth. Several leaders at the plant started on the floor and worked their way up, with opportunities to transfer to other facilities nationwide over time.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Recession-proof manufacturing environment
• Strong hourly pay with a significant bump after conversion
• Long-term career stability and internal growth potential
• Tight-knit off-shift team with a lot of autonomy
• Overtime available and holiday pay at 2.5x
• Opportunity to build a long-term career, not just fill a seat

What You’ll Be Doing

As the 3rd Shift Industrial Electrician, you’ll be the go-to electrical resource supporting plant operations overnight. Day-to-day work varies and may include:

• Troubleshooting sensors, wiring, and 24V DC circuits
• Diagnosing and repairing VFD-related issues
• Working regularly with 480V, 3-phase power
• Running and bending conduit
• Supporting production equipment such as conveyors, mixers, pumps, dryers, motors, burners, and material handling systems
• Electrical troubleshooting with some exposure to hydraulics and pneumatics

This role requires someone comfortable working independently, as there is minimal supervision on 3rd shift.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years (ideally 3–5+) of industrial/manufacturing electrical experience
• Strong experience with 480V, 3-phase systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and work with VFDs
• Solid understanding of NEC codes
• Experience reading electrical schematics, ladder logic, and drawings
• Comfortable working in a dusty, loud, heavy industrial environment
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to “hit the ground running”

Training & Schedule

• Initial training will take place on 1st shift for approximately 1–3 months (depending on experience)
• Mandatory overtime: rotating Saturdays (typically 1–2 per month)
• Some holidays required (rotating schedule, premium pay)

Compensation & Benefits (Upon Conversion)

• $44.99/hour
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance

This is an excellent opportunity for an Industrial Electrician who wants stability, strong pay, autonomy, and long-term growth in a proven manufacturing environment.

If you’re interested in learning more, apply directly or reach out for a confidential conversation.