Job Details
Interlake Mecalux is looking to hire Industrial Electricians to work at our plant in Melrose Park, IL.
1st shift: 5am 1pm Monday Friday, with OT as needed.
2nd shift: 2pm 10pm Monday Friday, with OT as needed.
The Electrician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting all production equipment to maintain optimum operating conditions and plant productivity.
Responsibilities:
- Perform work activities utilizing 120 V, 240 V, 480 V- and 24-volts DC.
- Measure, cut, thread, bend, and assemble connections to control panels, junction boxes and electrical installation.
- Troubleshoot motors and drives.
- Inspect, test and clean AC and DC motors and replace brushes as needed.
- Troubleshoot and repair AC and DC motor controls, single and 3 phase electrical circuits, electronic drives, and PLC controls.
- Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters and megohmmeters.
- Operate high-lift equipment like forklifts, scissor, and boom lift.
- Communicate essential information regarding incomplete repairs at shift change and any potential problems.
- Connect Power Supply wires to machine and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines following electrical codes.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, PLCs, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wired cables.
- Replace faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, motors, potentiometers, and positions sensing devices.
- Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance of assigned equipment like tight electrical connection, replace filters and clean inside the electrical cabinets.
Minimum requirements:
- At least 3 years of related electrical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, with high preference for experience with heavy industrial equipment (welding, slitting, roll forming, paint).
- Spanish fluency.
- Ability to read electrical and ethernet connection schematics, diagrams, blueprints
- Experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, motors, and other electrical and electronics equipment. Knowledge of PLC using RS Logix 500 and 5000, Omron and Siemens.
- Ability to work in hot and cold conditions. Our plant is not climate-controlled.
Interlake Mecalux offers:
- Competitive compensation.
- Become part of an industry leading dynamic team with a high focus on delivering results and continuous improvement.
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match; 100% vested immediately upon contributing and no waiting period to start participating.
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off with the option to cash out unused PTO every year.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance plans, along with dental and vision benefits.
- Opportunities for career development and advancement; specialize in specific areas or gain new skills in different departments.