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Industrial Electrician – $3,000 Sign-On Bonus | Chicago (Andersonville), IL

Worthington Industries

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$43 /h
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Chicago, IL
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Multiple Shifts
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Tempel, a joint venture of Worthington Steel, is hiring a skilled Industrial Electrician to support critical stamping and annealing operations. This is a hands-on role where your electrical and PLC expertise directly keeps production running and makes a real impact every day.

You’ll work in a stable, long-standing manufacturing environment where experienced electricians are valued for their problem-solving and technical skill.

Schedule and Bonus
1st Shift | 6:00am–2:00pm
$3,000 Sign-on Bonus
Enjoy a consistent first-shift schedule with no overnight rotation.

What You’ll Do

  • Diagnose and resolve electrical and control system issues to minimize downtime
  • Interpret ladder logic and electrical schematics to support troubleshooting and repairs
  • Troubleshoot 480V motor control circuits, drives, and power distribution systems
  • Test and validate electrical/electronic components (voltage, continuity, resistance)
  • Respond to real-time production issues and coordinate repairs with maintenance and operations

You’ll be hands-on with presses and furnaces, solving problems as they happen and helping keep production moving safely and efficiently.

Equipment You’ll Work On

  • Stamping presses and annealing furnaces
  • Allen Bradley PLC-5 systems (legacy systems experience highly valued)
  • AC/DC drives, VFDs, and servo systems
  • Overhead cranes
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • 480V motor control circuits

What You Bring

  • 5+ years (or equivalent hands-on experience) in industrial electrical maintenance
  • Strong troubleshooting experience with Allen Bradley PLCs (PLC-5 preferred)
  • Ability to read and interpret ladder logic and electrical prints
  • Experience with drives, motor controls, and automation systems
  • Comfort working in a heavy manufacturing environment

Bonus points for experience with Rockwell legacy systems, hydraulics/pneumatics, or a journeyman certification.

Pay and Benefits

  • $38–$43/hour based on experience
  • 1st shift schedule (6:00am–2:00pm)
  • Paid breaks and lunch
  • Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
  • Stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment

Why This Role
If you enjoy solving tough problems, working with both legacy and modern systems, and being the person production relies on, this is a role where you’ll be valued.

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