Job Purpose Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of existing electrical system using electrical, mechanical and processing skills. The Maintenance Electrician will perform preventative and reactive maintenance on all electrical equipment and building. Key Responsibilities and Duties • Follows all established safety and good manufacturing practices (GMP) for area assigned, company policies and procedures and recognized practices. • Reads and interprets drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations. • Installs, examines, replaces, or repairs electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, and other electrical components. • Tests electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance. • Maintains, repairs, installs, and tests switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators, and reactors. • Maintains, repairs, tests, and installs electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems. • Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs industrial control systems and related devices including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), distributed control systems, Servos, Drives and Robotic Controllers. • Conducts preventive maintenance programs and keeps accurate maintenance records. • May install, maintain, and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices as required. • Assist and train production employees in proper operation and maintenance of machinery. Experience, Educational and Technical Qualifications Maintenance Electrician should possess a sense of urgency, accountability, business ethics, professionalism, self-motivation and the desire and focus to improve the business. Maintenance Electrician must possess a two-year Associates degree in electrical related field; and other technical certifications and training applicable to industrial maintenance electrical system in a manufacturing environment. Maintenance Electrician must possess a minimum of four-five years industrial maintenance electrician experience. Abilities Required • Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly. • Must be able to take direction and work well with others. • Must be able to work under the stress of deadlines. • Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately. • Must be able to react to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned. Physical Activity Required: Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs and equipment, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Needs good body agility. Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist. This requires the full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Standing: Standing for sustained periods of time. Walking: Moving over long distances to accomplish tasks. Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin. Fingering: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. This includes activities where detailed or important spoken instruction must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds with no less than 40 dB at 500 Hz, 100 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction. Able to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machine parts. Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements of the arms, hand and/or fingers. Vision: Must be able to prepare and analyze data and figures. Eye sight capable of seeing small defects at distances close to the eyes. Exertion: Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Environmental Working Conditions: • The worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. • The worker may be subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour. • The worker is subject to noise. • The worker is subject to vibrations. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. • The worker is subject to being exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, etc. • The worker may be subject to atmospheric conditions, i.e. fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation. • The worker is subject to oils. Air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Additional Information HR Use Only Exempt/Non-Exempt Status Management? (Yes/No) Job Code Salary Range Last Revised 12/2022 Pay Range: $29.32 - $43.11
See More Details >>CORE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 4:30pm - 3:00am SUMMARY The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining all end of line test (EOLT) equipment throughout the facility as well as troubleshooting and analyzing tester issues as they arise. The Electrical Maintenance Technician is also responsible for repairing fixtures associated with the test process and other assembly related fixtures. This position will work hand in hand with the Manufacturing Engineers to help implement new products and improve existing processes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Develops and maintains a working knowledge of the processes, process equipment, and controls. • Develops troubleshooting skills and techniques for the equipment and controls including end of line test equipment. • Disassembles equipment, analyzes cause for failure, and performs repairs; recommends preventative maintenance. • Performs routine and non-routine maintenance tasks on production equipment. • Research and purchases parts and components when necessary. • Utilizes electrical prints and multimeter to perform electrical troubleshooting. • Utilizes our computer maintenance management system to maintain and enter documentation from all work orders. • Assists other Maintenance team members as needed. • Oversees grounds related projects including lighting, pond, lawn and snow removal. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • High school Diploma/GED. • 5 years Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. • Experience with building trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical and fabrication. • Strong mechanical abilities. • PLC programing experience. • Must have advanced electrical skills/knowledge (i.e. tester wiring). • Ability to operate lathes, mills, and welding/fabrication. • Ability to read blueprints and schematics. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed and may require walking primarily on a level surface for a significant amount of the day (>8 hours). This position requires frequent reaching with occasional reaching above shoulder heights. May be occasionally required to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. This position may also require excellent eyesight to identify colors, depth, and dimension in the day-to-day work of an Electrical Maintenance Technician. WORK ENVIRONMENT The primary work environment provides for co-worker interactions, ambient room temperature, excellent lighting, and traditional assembly line production equipment as found in a typical manufacturing environment. The area is free from oils and other disagreeable elements. Certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as respirators, gloves, and mandatory hearing protection. Safety glasses and closed toed and closed heel shoes are required in all manufacturing areas. QUALIFICATIONS NOTE: The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job. Individuals must possess these minimum qualifications or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills and abilities. The budgeted range for this role is $20 USD - $30 USD per hour. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the desired level of experience for the position. Bergstrom Inc. considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, Bergstrom’s discretionary incentive, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, paid time off, and holidays. Bergstrom Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunity without unlawful regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, marital status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from military service, order of protection status, genetic information status, pregnancy, childbirth (or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), work authorization status, or other protected group as provided by law. CORE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 4:30pm - 3:00am
See More Details >>Description: Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Journeyman Electricians for projects located in and around the Rockford & Pecatonica, IL areas. This is a first shift opportunity, with a pay rate up to $40/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are an Electrician eager to demonstrate your knowledge and skills while learning new ones, this is your chance to advance in your career! Job Scope: • Bend pipe • Run and pull wire • Troubleshooting • Run and bend conduit • Wire panels, and lights • Install fixtures • Other tasks as assigned Requirements: • Must have tools • Reliable transportation • Proper PPE Company Details: Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: • Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked • Vacation Pay • Health insurance • 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan Find our app, TradeGig, in the App store to see opportunities, set notifications and click to express interest! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website. Recruiter Name: Andrew Henry Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Rockford, IL typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a significant presence in Illinois, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Rockford earn an average of $620.50 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding an annual salary of $108,000. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
