What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Electrician – $3,000 Sign-On Bonus | Chicago (Andersonville), IL position at Worthington Steel?
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 | 6:00am–2:00pm
$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 (6:00am–2:00pm)
- 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.
Salary : $38 - $43