What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Electrician position at Sterling Engineering, Inc.?
Industrial Electrician
Full-Time | Manufacturing & Automation
Location: Belvidere, IL
Shift: 1st Shift – Contract to Hire
Pay: $30.00–$38.00/hour (based on experience)
Are you an experienced Industrial Electrician who enjoys building and troubleshooting advanced automation equipment? Join a growing team that designs and builds custom automated machinery for a variety of manufacturing applications.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on unique, custom-built equipment alongside talented engineers and machine builders. If you're looking for a hands-on role where every project is different and there are opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Assemble and wire electrical control panels using electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
- Install wiring, sensors, motors, cables, and electrical components on custom automated machinery.
- Perform point-to-point wiring of control panels and field devices.
- Mount and wire PLCs, HMIs, relays, circuit breakers, power supplies, and variable frequency drives.
- Support machine startup, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging with engineering and assembly teams.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical issues during machine builds.
- Ensure all wiring and installations meet quality standards, safety requirements, and electrical codes.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Provide feedback to engineering to improve designs and documentation.
What We're Looking For
- 3 years of industrial electrician or electrical assembly experience in a manufacturing or automation environment.
- Experience reading electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
- Hands-on experience wiring control panels and automated machinery.
- Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and industrial electrical components.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Build cutting-edge automated manufacturing equipment from the ground up.
- Work alongside experienced engineers and automation professionals.
- Diverse projects that keep your work interesting and challenging.
- Strong opportunities for career growth and advancement.
- Stable, full-time position with a collaborative team environment.
Benefits
As a contract employee of Sterling, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Three medical plan options
- Dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
If you're ready to put your electrical skills to work on innovative automation equipment and grow your career in advanced manufacturing, apply today!
Salary : $30 - $38