Electrician

Job Title: Electrician

Job Description

Join a dynamic team in a heavy steel mold/forging production environment where your skills as an electrician will be put to the test. This position involves maintaining and repairing production equipment, control panels, and various electrical systems essential to our operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repairs on production equipment including overhead cranes, lathes, AC/DC motors and drives, and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, control panels, and combustion systems.
• Run and bend conduit, and repair hydraulic system sensors and controls.
• Conduct extensive work on AC/DC drives, sensors, controls, and actuators.
• Collaborate with team members and work independently when necessary.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical systems, particularly in heavy industrial hydraulic sensors and controls.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting.
• At least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, specifically in an electrical capacity.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with 480 volts and AB PLCs.
• Experience in a steel forging environment is advantageous.
• Formal electrical education or certification is a plus.
• A stable employment history, ideally with long-term tenures at previous companies.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy the benefits of IBEW union membership, including competitive pay, yearly raises, and enhanced overtime rates with 1.5X pay after 8 hours daily and double time on Sundays.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a heavy industrial steel forging facility, which can be hot and dirty due to the melting of steel. Candidates should have prior experience in similar environments. The role involves indoor work with occasional outdoor exposure as employees move between buildings. The facility features open garages for product movement, exposing workers to weather elements. Employees must wear PPE at all times, including steel-toed boots, hard hats, and safety glasses. There are openings for 2nd shift (2:00 pm - 10:30 pm) and 3rd shift (10:00 pm - 6:30 am).

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $63190.00 - $71760.00/yr.

IBEW Union benefits, OT and 2X on Sunday's.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.

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.

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