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Job description
Plant Electrician | PLC & Industrial Electrical Maintenance (Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled production equipment, electrical systems, drives, and plant machinery in a high-speed manufacturing environment.)
Location: Elgin, IL Shift: Day Shift | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Pay: $33.00-$42.00/hr based on experience ⏱ Overtime: Available based on production needs Industry: Packaging Manufacturing
Role Summary Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Plant Electrician for a direct hire opportunity in Elgin, IL. This position supports production and utility equipment through electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs. The ideal candidate has strong industrial electrical experience with PLCs, AC/DC drives, electrical schematics, and automated manufacturing equipment.
Qualifications & Skills Required:
High School Diploma or GED
PLC certification required
1+ year of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience troubleshooting PLCs and AC/DC drives
strong industrial electrical troubleshooting skills
Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings
Mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting experience
Experience using electrical meters, hand tools, and power tools
Ability to work safely around automated production equipment
Preferred:
Associate's or Technical Degree in Electrical, Mechanics, Computer Science, or related field
Packaging or high-speed manufacturing experience
Welding and machining experience
CMMS/work-order system experience
Compensation & Benefits $33.00-$42.00/hr
Direct Hire Opportunity
Overtime Available
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Long-term career growth in industrial maintenance
Text "Plant Electrician" to to apply or request more information!
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salary: $62,000 - $83,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 6 AM - 6 PM
education: High School
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on production and utility equipment
Diagnose PLC-controlled equipment and AC/DC drive systems
Perform scheduled, preventive, and emergency maintenance
Read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, equipment manuals, and work orders
Use electrical meters, diagnostic equipment, hand tools, and power tools
Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems as needed
Support production line systems including lubrication, resin delivery, and other process equipment
Complete PM inspections and document repairs accurately in the CMMS
Respond to equipment breakdowns and help minimize production downtime
Communicate equipment conditions and repair status with Maintenance and Production teams
Track parts usage and communicate inventory needs
Follow OSHA, LOTO, SOP, sanitation, and plant safety procedures
Maintain a clean and safe maintenance work area
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The essential functions of this role include: wearing steel toe shoes
manual lifting up to 50lbs
standing for 10 hours at one time
working up to 10 hrs of overtime per week
Skills AC/DC drive systems
CMMS
electrical schematics
technical drawings
equipment manuals
PLC-controlled equipment
Qualifications Years of experience: 4 years
Experience level: Experienced
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.
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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Worksite address
elgin, IL, 60122, US
Who can apply
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