Maintenance Technician

Post Date

Sep 27, 2024

Location

Chicago,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60642
US
Mar 17, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Materials Science & Engineering

Req #

DGO-737578

Pay Rate

$20 - $25 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join a customer's team in the Foundry Refinery industry! We are looking for someone with electrical and welding experience.



Maintenance Technician

2nd/3rd shift

2nd - 1pm-9pm M-Fri

3rd - 9pm - 5am Sunday-Thursday (leave Friday morning, come back Sunday at 9pm)



Responsibilities

* 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

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Required Skills & Experience

Qualifications

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

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

PLC Troubleshooting Skills

* 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

* Customer Service

* Bachelor's Degree

Machines & technologies you'll use:

* Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.