Maintenance -Electrical Technician Chicago, IL
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
Listing for:
Sipi Metals
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrician/ Electrician Installation
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Maintenance
-Electrical Technician job at Sipi Metals. Chicago, IL.
We are expanding and looking to add a maintenance electrician to our team!
Employee Referral Bonus offered: $1,000
Pre-employment requirements- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Fully vaccinated for Covid-19. (Preferred)
- Inspect electrical equipment, wiring, fixtures, and other components to ensure they remain functional and are up to code, as well as to identify any hazards or issues.
- Determine the reasons for any malfunctions of systems or components and create a maintenance or repair plan to solve the problem.
- Repair electrical systems, wiring, circuit breakers, equipment, and other components so that they remain fully functional in a production environment.
- Test systems with devices such as voltmeters, mergers, and ohmmeters to ensure the system remains safe and that components are compatible.
- Review blueprints to understand the wiring to troubleshoot component problems
- Provide suggestions on the lifespan of equipment and other electrical components, advising when certain components should be replaced due to potential risks.
- Keep records of all maintenance and repair work conducted, including a record of any supplies ordered and used.
- Ensure all routine maintenance work is handled on a regular schedule to reduce the risk of larger and more complex issues and to reduce costs.
- Three-phase and single-phase experience required 120/240/480 volt
- Ability to troubleshoot complex circuits
- Experience installing Rigid and EMT conduit up to 2”
- Lockout Tag out and Electrical Safety Experience
- Perform other duties as assigned
You will get dirty as it is a heavy industrial facility.
- 2 or 4-year degree in EE or EET or 3-5+ years equivalent experience
- PLC experience – preferably Allen Bradly, some Siemens a plus – min 1 year
- 480V 3-Phase power experience preferably in manufacturing
- Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience
- Ability to read electrical schematics.
- NFPA 70 (NEC) & 70E (electrical safety) familiarity
- Industrial manufacturing experience a plus
- Arc flash training a plus
- Previous experience in electrical engineering or other related fields
- Familiarity with electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals
- Familiarity with electrical equipment and hand tools
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Customer Service
- PLC Troubleshooting Skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- Electrical Schematics
- Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- Hydraulics Experience
- PLC Programming Experience
- PLC Wiring Experience
- Machine Safety Inspections
- Meets Physical Requirements
- Basic Computer Skills
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
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