Job Description

TekPro Engineering is looking to hire an Industrial Electrician on 2nd shift for a leading food production company who offers great benefits and financial earning potential! This is a direct hire permanent job opportunity that will not be available for long.

If you or anyone you know is interested, inquire immediately!

Industrial Electrician (2nd Shift)

📍 Bartlett, IL

💲 Competitive Pay + Shift Differential + Full Benefits

About the Opportunity:

A leading food manufacturing company is looking for a skilled Industrial Electrician to join its 2nd shift maintenance team. This role is key to ensuring reliable operation of high-speed production equipment in a clean, safety-focused environment. If you have a strong electrical background and enjoy troubleshooting automation and controls, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with a stable and expanding organization.

Shift:

• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on production and packaging machinery.

• Diagnose and repair issues involving PLCs, motors, VFDs, relays, sensors, and control systems.

• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.

• Ensure all electrical work meets safety, quality, and compliance standards.

• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update the CMMS system.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as an Industrial Electrician in a manufacturing environment (food or packaging preferred).

• Strong knowledge of PLC logic, control circuits, and instrumentation.

• Experience with 480V 3-phase systems, low-voltage controls, and automation equipment.

• Ability to troubleshoot both electrical and mechanical issues.

• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and OSHA safety standards.

• Technical certification, journeyman’s license, or related trade schooling is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay + shift differential

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Stable work environment with opportunities for growth

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Schematics
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Electrical Repair
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Servo Motors