Job Title: Electrical Technician
Job Description
This position is for an Electrical Technician within a rebuilding and job shop, custom machine building environment. The role involves taking over from the mechanical team to wire and install all electrical components onto equipment, running wires from the pre-fabricated panel to the various components. Responsibilities include programming, repairing, and maintaining programmable logic controller (PLC) systems used within production facilities.
Responsibilities
Assist shift maintenance technicians and operations with resolving process issues using specific control systems software applications and PLC hardware.
Use equipment manuals, electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, P&IDs, and Rockwell Knowledgebase Articles to troubleshoot and maintain electrical and controls systems.
Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot magnetic flow meters, mass flow meters, level and pressure transmitters, discrete devices such as limit switches, level probes, and solenoid valves.
Restore faulted equipment after power interruptions.
Interpret and understand schematics including component and symbol recognition.
Utilize schematics to plan the electrical assembly and wiring sequence.
Build and wire electrical control boxes and panels, including electrical junction boxes, line connections, stop buttons, push buttons, safety switches, outlets, electrical motors, variable frequency drives, PLCs, electrical sub-assemblies, and other electrical units.
Wire complete machines and systems from the control panel to various industrial components.
Work with Fanuc or ABB robots for various projects.
Properly utilize a variety of hand tools for assembly and wiring such as wire cutters, hacksaw, cutters, wire stripper, grinder, drill, electrical meter, etc.
Install transformers to proper voltages, install sensors, limit switches, safety strings, proximity sensors, motors, PLC modules, and connect all wiring from control panel terminals to junction box terminals to all components.
Ensure that wiring and assembly tasks comply with NEC (National Electric Code) standards and other relevant guidelines.
Essential Skills
At least 5 years' experience as an Electrical Technician, Electrician, or similar role.
Ability to work off of verbal instructions and electrical schematics.
Proficiency in programming PLC, HMI, VFD from scratch and performing field wiring and machine installation.
Basic understanding of AutoCAD.
If you are interested in other skilled trades positions, please apply and submit your resume so we can discuss other opportunities that match your skill level!
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Carol Stream,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
