1st Shift Electrician

Job ID
126692
Job Type
Direct Hire
Industry
Construction
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Talascend is currently seeking an Electrician 1st shift for a DIRECT HIRE opportunity in Melrose Park, IL.

OVERVIEW:

1st shift: 5am – 2pm Monday – Friday, with OT as needed.

The Electrician position is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting all production equipment to maintain optimum operating conditions and plant productivity.

PRIMARY 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, PLC's 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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
  • At least 3 years of related electrical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in Spanish or English.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
  • Ability to read electrical and ethernet connection schematics.
  • Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting using software such as RS Logix 500 and 5000, Omron and Siemens.
  • Ability to work in hot and cold conditions.  Our plant is not climate-controlled.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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