Maintenance Electrician

Looking for a life-long career, with opportunities for advancement, and unmatched benefits packages?

Unilock has been North America's premier manufacturer of concrete paving stones and retaining walls for 50 years. Our Marengo, IL location is growing. Unilock facilities are safe, modern, and fully automated production facilities.

We are currently hiring for Maintenance Electrician

Perform the duties of our Maintenance Electrician in a safe manner

Perform duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Lead, and/or Plant Manager

General cleanliness and tidiness of the work area(s)

• Completion of apprenticeship or electrical trade school education
• Lockout Tag-Out (LOTO) on all work performed
• Perform Maintenance responsibilities
• Ensures operation of electrical systems and equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on plant equipment, programmable controllers, transformers, voltage regulators, and machinery wiring; following electrical code, manuals, schematic drawings, and other specifications
• Installs new equipment to the manufacturer's specifications. This could include, but not limited to, installing power supply wiring and conduit to and between machines and equipment
• Repairs electrical systems and equipment by diagnosing malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures; determining faulty wiring; inspecting and testing malfunctioning machinery
• Programs automated machinery by operating, testing for malfunctions, and verifying repairs to and programmable controllers and end devices
• Monitor and fulfill work orders in an efficient and timely manner
• Prioritize tasks as necessary and respond to RUSH maintenance requests
  
  Help control downtime by informing production workers of routine electrical preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance
• Work with and train other Maintenance Personnel
• Ability to work with vendors and other outside contacts to gather information needed to maintain and repair equipment
• Assist in maintaining electrical spare parts inventory levels
• Builds/Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks
• Suggest new processes when necessary and maintain a culture of quality

Carry out other related duties as needed to meet departmental and organizational objectives

Salary Range - $28 - $35 (Based on Experience) with the potential to earn a yearly bonus

• Completion of apprenticeship or electrical trade school education
• Working knowledge of 480, 277, 110, and 24 volt systems, motor controls, and variable speed drives
• Ability to assist when needed in all areas of maintenance and production
• Standing, stooping, reaching, and lifting to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform work with hands and/or arms in the same repetitive motion above and below shoulder level

• Health Benefits - Effective 1st of the month following start date
• 401k Matching (after a year)
• Charitable Contribution Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Year-End Company-wide closure/paid time off