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Industrial Electrician – $3,000 Sign-On Bonus | Chicago (Andersonville), IL

Worthington Steel
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Job Description

Tempel, a joint venture of Worthington Steel, is hiring a skilled Industrial Electrician to support critical stamping and annealing operations. This is a hands-on role where your electrical and PLC expertise directly keeps production running and makes a real impact every day.

You’ll work in a stable, long-standing manufacturing environment where experienced electricians are valued for their problem-solving and technical skill.

Schedule and Bonus

1st Shift | 600am–200pm

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus

Enjoy a consistent first-shift schedule with no overnight rotation.

What You’ll Do

  • Diagnose and resolve electrical and control system issues to minimize downtime
  • Interpret ladder logic and electrical schematics to support troubleshooting and repairs
  • Troubleshoot 480V motor control circuits, drives, and power distribution systems
  • Test and validate electrical/electronic components (voltage, continuity, resistance)
  • Respond to real-time production issues and coordinate repairs with maintenance and operations

You’ll be hands-on with presses and furnaces, solving problems as they happen and helping keep production moving safely and efficiently.

Equipment You’ll Work On

  • Stamping presses and annealing furnaces
  • Allen Bradley PLC-5 systems (legacy systems experience highly valued)
  • AC/DC drives, VFDs, and servo systems
  • Overhead cranes
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • 480V motor control circuits

What You Bring

  • 5 years (or equivalent hands-on experience) in industrial electrical maintenance
  • Strong troubleshooting experience with Allen Bradley PLCs (PLC-5 preferred)
  • Ability to read and interpret ladder logic and electrical prints
  • Experience with drives, motor controls, and automation systems
  • Comfort working in a heavy manufacturing environment

Bonus points for experience with Rockwell legacy systems, hydraulics/pneumatics, or a journeyman certification.

Pay And Benefits

  • $38–$43/hour based on experience
  • 1st shift schedule (600am–200pm)
  • Paid breaks and lunch
  • Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
  • Stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment

Why This Role

If you enjoy solving tough problems, working with both legacy and modern systems, and being the person production relies on, this is a role where you’ll be valued.

We’d love to connect.

About Us

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSEWS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its 4,600 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington operates 32 facilities in seven states and six countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees, and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.

Salary : $38 - $43

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