Plant Electrician
Listed on 2026-01-04
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Win Cup is a food service packaging company focused on providing our customers and consumers the highest quality products allowing them to enjoy the beverages and foods they love, whether at home, or on the go. Trusted since 1962, Win Cup is now a leading manufacturer passionately transitioning into an innovative, technology driven enterprise focused on creating superior products and brands directly addressing global plastic pollution.
Win Cup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology, our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers which are the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial Compostable straws and stirrers in the world! We are passionately committed to the environment, excellence, innovation and growth.
For additional information regarding Win Cup and our ground-breaking and environmentally friendly products, check us out at https : / / https : / /
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We are a dynamic, diverse and inclusive team bound together by our shared Values of :
- One Team
- Performance Based;
Rewards & Recognition Driven - Excellence in All We Do
- Respectful and Engaged Leadership
- Always Do the Right Thing
Here at Win Cup we are proud to offer our valued, full-time Team Members a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package with most benefit eligibility beginning just 31 days post hire, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. We also offer paid time off (PTO) and holidays, short & long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). And, to top it off, we offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match available after only 60 days of employment!
JobPosition
Plant Electrician
Job LocationWest Chicago, IL
Reports toMaintenance Supervisor
Pay Range$30-$40
Job SummaryDiagnoses and performs electrical and mechanical repairs on cup machines, inspectors, baggers, pre-expansion machines and conveyors along with repairing molds and performing change-over of molds. Plans layouts, installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment. Controls and automation, PLC programming, and 110 to 480 Volt.
Essential Job Functions- Diagnoses problems by inspecting and disassembling equipment to determine extent of repairs necessary.
- Performs electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and hydro repairs to the cup machines, inspectors, bagging machines, pre-expansion machines and conveyors.
- Uses drawings, diagrams, operational manuals, manufacturing specifications, etc., when diagnosing problems and making repairs.
- Repairs electrical components, cylinders valves, pumps, motors, cooling tower, piping, boilers conveyors, baggers, pre-expansion and cup machines.
- Test continuity of circuits to ensure electrical components are safe by testing with ohmmeter, batter and buzzer, oscilloscope.
- Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit along with pulling the wiring.
- Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels
- Provides assistance to other Maintenance Mechanics while working on production machines and associated equipment.
- Notifies the Maintenance Lead about any needed repairs that are outside of their scope of responsibility or ability to repair.
- Perform work in a safe manner to include performing LOTO of equipment before making any repairs.
- Attend meeting and training session as required.
- Follow all GMP and sanitation guidelines along with maintaining a high level of personal hygiene.
- Adheres to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety, HACCP and SQF process requirements, and sanitation guidelines rectify and or report any and all non-compliance to leadership.
- Follows Win Cup OPERA Values, safety initiatives, and other related plant standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor, Maintenance Lead or Maintenance Manager including special projects and working with outside vendors and contractors while on site.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Ability to follow directives with WCH leadership, managers, supervisors, in ensuring productivity and target levels are sustained.
- Ensures all company policies and procedures including manufacturing and safety policies and procedures are followed at all times.
- Collaboration with plant, safety, and leadership.
- Ability to complete mandated new manufacturing training on equipment to maximize output efficiencies.
- Supports all current and new product introductions.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Four (4) years' experience in electrical maintenance in a manufacturing environment repairing production machines.
- Electrical and mechanical aptitude along with manual dexterity.
- Knowledge of 480 and 240 / 3-phase systems and 110 single phase.
- Must be able to speak, read and write English in order to complete job specific paperwork.
- Ability to work independently and function as a team member.
- Ability to obtain a forklift or powered industrial truck certification.
- Good planning and organizing skills.
- Must have own tools,…
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