Industrial Electrician

Industrial Electrician
Chicago, Illinois
Full Time
Work Schedule:

• Shift Flexibility Required: Must be available to work 2nd or 3rd shift schedules.
• Location: On-site at our Chicago Bakery plant.

The Industrial Electrician plays a crucial role in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment and systems within our Chicago bakery. You will utilize your technical skills to troubleshoot complex electrical issues, minimize downtime, and execute preventive maintenance to optimize production line performance while strictly adhering to safety and quality standards.

You are a key ingredient in changing how the world snacks. Operating with a high degree of technical expertise, you will maintain electrical systems to deliver on our safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability, and morale targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute all standard electrical work processes using AM (Autonomous Maintenance) and PM (Progressive Maintenance) standards.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair bakery equipment to maximize operational reliability.
• Ensure all safety processes are observed, and quality assurance activities are strictly performed.
• Identify, track, and report technical and equipment losses within your assigned area.

What You Will Bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Industrial electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and system diagnostics.
• Strict adherence to industrial safety and quality standards (e.g., LOTO, arc flash safety).
• Fluency in reading, writing, and communicating as appropriate to the plant site.
• Strong collaboration skills within a diverse, fast-paced team environment.

The Industrial Electrician is vital to ensuring the continuity of our bakery's production processes. This position involves direct ownership of the facility's electrical infrastructure, minimizing manufacturing downtime through rapid troubleshooting and proactive preventive care. Ultimately, your expertise directly impacts the overall productivity and reliability of bakery's operations.
Position Requirements

Education & Certifications:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Degree or certification in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.

Technical Must-Haves:

• Proven industrial electrical experience working with 480V systems.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLC & VFD systems.
• Proven experience troubleshooting complex manufacturing and production equipment.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret electrical blueprints and technical schematics.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with PLC programming, logic modification, and industrial system coding.

Skills and Certifications
PLC Programming
VFD
Electrical troubleshooting
480V
Schematic Reading
LOTO

Recruiter Submission Template –

Full Name:
Highest Education (High School Diploma / GED / Degree / Certification) – Institution & Completion Year:
Degree/Certification in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering (if applicable):
Total Years of Industrial Electrical Maintenance Experience:
Do you have proven experience working with 480V industrial electrical systems? (Yes/No – Details):
Do you have hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLC systems? (Yes/No – Details):
Do you have hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining VFD systems? (Yes/No – Details):
Do you have experience troubleshooting complex manufacturing and production equipment? (Yes/No – Details):
Can you accurately read and interpret electrical blueprints and technical schematics? (Yes/No – Details):
Do you have experience following industrial safety standards including LOTO and Arc Flash procedures? (Yes/No – Details):
Do you have experience with PLC programming, logic modification, or industrial system coding? (Yes/No – Details):
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):
Notice Period / Earliest Joining Date:
Expected Salary:
Work Authorization Status:
Are you willing to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite in Chicago, IL? (Yes/No):
Are you available to work 2nd or 3rd shift schedules? (Yes/No):