Plant Controls Electrician — Crystal Lake, IL

Join a respected, family-owned manufacturer that’s been building industrial equipment for over 65 years. With more than 200 employees, global facilities, and a recently expanded plant, this team offers long-term stability, a full pipeline of work booked for years, and room to grow.

The Opportunity

As a Plant Controls Electrician, you’ll be the go-to problem solver for production and facility electrical systems. You’ll support new equipment launches, keep existing assets running at peak performance, and strengthen reliability across the site.

What a typical day might look like

• Start with preventive maintenance on critical machines, reviewing logs and checking key sensors.
• Jump into a production call to diagnose a control fault—tracing schematics, inspecting wiring, and troubleshooting a PLC issue.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering to support an equipment startup, verify electrical installations, and perform functional testing.
• Tackle a 480V 3-phase power distribution task, ensure safe lockout/tagout, and validate operation of drives and motor controls.
• Close the day by completing upgrades that improve uptime and documenting improvements for the team.

Key responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems on production machinery and facility infrastructure
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and prints
• Diagnose PLCs, motor controls, variable frequency drives, sensors, and related components
• Execute preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
• Support equipment startups, testing, and electrical installations
• Work safely with 480V 3-phase systems and lower-voltage control circuits

What makes you a strong fit

• 3+ years of industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing setting
• Hands-on PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley preferred)
• Proficiency with 480V 3-phase power
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Proven troubleshooting and root-cause problem-solving abilities
• Background in maintenance, manufacturing, or industrial equipment environments is preferred

Why you’ll want this role

• Family-owned company with 65+ years of success and more than 200 employees
• Growing organization with a strong backlog of work for years ahead
• Recently expanded manufacturing facility with modern equipment
• 1st shift schedule with voluntary overtime
• Up to $36.00/hr, plus strong stability and career growth potential

Schedule & Pay

• 1st Shift
• Compensation: Up to $36.00 per hour

How to apply

Apply today and submit your resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a quick initial screening.

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