Food Processing Electrical Controls Technician

Direct hire with our food manufacturing client in Manteno, IL. Start ASAP. Pay up to $39/hr DOE, paid weekly through Integrity Trade Services until client onboarding with full benefits.

A day in the life

You begin your shift by reviewing digital work orders and scanning the lines for early signals—motor temps, drive faults, sensor alignment. A packaging conveyor trips a breaker: you diagnose with a multimeter, swap a failed relay, and document the fix. Mid-morning, you tune a VFD to improve throughput, then push a minor PLC logic tweak to stabilize product flow. In the afternoon, you complete a preventive inspection on a panel, update SOPs, and coach a line operator on safe reset procedures. Throughout the day, safety, uptime, and product quality drive every decision.

What you’ll own

• Electrical installs and PMs: Build and service wiring, conduit, panels, motors, and control systems; configure components for new/existing lines; execute scheduled inspections to prevent downtime.
• Troubleshooting: Use meters, scopes, and diagnostic tools to find faults; repair/replace wiring, switches, relays, breakers; collaborate with maintenance on root-cause and long-term fixes.
• Automation: Program, adjust, and maintain PLCs (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley), VFDs, and HMIs; fine‑tune controls to lift efficiency, throughput, and quality.
• Compliance & documentation: Keep accurate records of work orders, inspections, and parts; ensure NEC, OSHA, and industry standards are met; contribute to SOP development and revisions.
• Safety & training: Follow PPE and safety protocols; perform risk assessments; train production/maintenance staff on safe use and basic troubleshooting.

Location

Manteno, IL

Schedule

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, rotating Saturdays | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, rotating Saturdays | 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Overtime as needed)

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent (required); Associate’s in Electrical Technology or related field preferred.
• Accredited electrical apprenticeship or formal technical training.
• 5+ years as an Industrial Electrical Technician; food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Read/interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical docs.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC motors, control circuits, and power distribution.
• Hands‑on PLC programming/troubleshooting (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley), VFDs, HMIs.
• Proficient with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and insulation testers.

Physical demands

• Frequent walking/standing; occasional ladder and stair climbing.
• Manual dexterity with tools, fasteners, and small parts.
• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Work in high‑noise, hot/cold, wet/humid areas; possible fumes/dust; confined or elevated spaces.
• Consistent PPE use and safety awareness.

Proficiencies and technologies

• PLC troubleshooting
• Hydraulics and pneumatics troubleshooting
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens)
• Servo motors

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Integrity Trade Services offers competitive weekly pay and, upon direct hire by our client, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Ready to move?

Contact: Tracie Metcalf —

t.metcalf@itsstaffing.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities