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Maintenance -Electrical Technician

Sipi Metals

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$22-30 /h
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Chicago, IL
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

We are expanding and looking to add a maintenance electrician to our team!

Employee Referral Bonus offered: $1,000

Pre-employment requirements

  • Authorized to work in the United States.
  • Fully vaccinated for Covid-19.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect electrical equipment, wiring, fixtures, and other components to ensure they remain functional and are up to code, as well as to identify any hazards or issues.
  • Determine the reasons for any malfunctions of systems or components and create a maintenance or repair plan to solve the problem.
  • Repair electrical systems, wiring, circuit breakers, equipment, and other components so that they remain fully functional in a production environment.
  • Test systems with devices such as voltmeters, mergers, and ohmmeters to ensure the system remains safe and that components are compatible.
  • Review blueprints to understand the wiring to troubleshoot component problems
  • Provide suggestions on the lifespan of equipment and other electrical components, advising when certain components should be replaced due to potential risks.
  • Keep records of all maintenance and repair work conducted, including a record of any supplies ordered and used.
  • Ensure all routine maintenance work is handled on a regular schedule to reduce the risk of larger and more complex issues and to reduce costs.
  • Three-phase and single-phase experience required 120/240/480 volt
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex circuits
  • Experience installing Rigid and EMT conduit up to 2”
  • Lockout Tag out and Electrical Safety Experience
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

You will get dirty as it is a heavy industrial facility.

  • 2 or 4-year degree in EE or EET or 3-5+ years equivalent experience
  • PLC experience – preferably Allen Bradly, some Siemens a plus – min 1 year
  • 480V 3-Phase power experience preferably in manufacturing
  • Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience
  • Ability to read electrical schematics.
  • NFPA 70 (NEC) & 70E (electrical safety) familiarity
  • Industrial manufacturing experience a plus
  • Arc flash training a plus
  • Previous experience in electrical engineering or other related fields
  • Familiarity with electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals
  • Familiarity with electrical equipment and hand tools
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Authorized to work in the United States

You should be proficient in:

  • PLC Troubleshooting Skills
  • Electrical Schematics
  • Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • Hydraulics Experience
  • PLC Programming Experience
  • PLC Wiring Experience
  • Machine Safety Inspections
  • Meets Physical Requirements
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Bachelor's Degree

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)