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Electrician – 2nd Shift (7% Shift Premium)
Location: Rockford, IL
Pay Range: $29.10 – $30.52 per hour 7% shift differential
Schedule: Full-Time | 2nd Shift
Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Maintenance
Education: High School Diploma or GED required
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to support manufacturing operations through installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. This role works independently with minimal supervision and plays a key part in ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations.
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Required Skills & Qualifications
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Location: Rockford, IL
Pay Range: $29.10 – $30.52 per hour 7% shift differential
Schedule: Full-Time | 2nd Shift
Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Maintenance
Education: High School Diploma or GED required
We are seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to support manufacturing operations through installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. This role works independently with minimal supervision and plays a key part in ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations.
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems and equipment
- Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions and perform emergency repairs
- Install and maintain motors, transformers, control panels, breakers, switches, PLCs, and wiring
- Perform electrical work on production equipment such as presses, conveyors, molding machines, and printing systems
- Install conduit and electrical infrastructure as needed
- Maintain plant lighting, paging systems, time clocks, batteries, chargers, and forklifts
- Monitor workplace safety and comply with all electrical and plant safety standards
- Maintain electrical parts and supplies inventory and report material needs
- Perform work inside and outside the facility, including ladder climbing and handling heavy tools
- Industrial or manufacturing electrical maintenance experience
- Strong knowledge of electrical circuits, controls, and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with PLCs, motors, and production equipment
- Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings
- Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Manufacturing facility setting
- Frequent standing, walking, climbing, and use of hand tools
- Occasional lifting and equipment movement
- Competitive hourly pay with shift premium
- Full-time stable schedule
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for overtime and growth
Salary : $29 - $31