What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Electrical Maintenance Tech position at Zing Recruiting?
Job Title: Electrical Technician
Location: Mt. Vernon, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Must be available for shift work, weekends, and overtime as required
Pay Rate: $38.10/hr. - Sign on Bonus
About The Role
We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Technician to join our maintenance team. In this role, you will be responsible for systematic troubleshooting, accurate diagnosis of equipment issues, and the execution of sustainable, high-quality repairs on highly automated production equipment. Your expertise will directly impact operational efficiency and equipment reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Education & Experience (one of the following):
Zing Recruiting, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment. Zing’s dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains to be a #1 priority. Zing Recruiting is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at all levels of the organization. We encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions and will work to provide accommodation to those who need it.
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Location: Mt. Vernon, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Must be available for shift work, weekends, and overtime as required
Pay Rate: $38.10/hr. - Sign on Bonus
About The Role
We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Technician to join our maintenance team. In this role, you will be responsible for systematic troubleshooting, accurate diagnosis of equipment issues, and the execution of sustainable, high-quality repairs on highly automated production equipment. Your expertise will directly impact operational efficiency and equipment reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair AC and DC electrical control systems, including PLCs, IPCs, and field devices
- Perform quality repairs to motors, drives, and servo systems
- Diagnose issues using schematics, digital multimeters, and specialized software tools
- Replace defective components and verify systems functionality
- Track repair work and time using SAP-PM and iPad software
- Maintain clear, professional communication with production, engineering, and maintenance teams
- Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and PPE protocols to ensure a safe work environment
- Maintain and troubleshoot power and lighting transformers
- Support computer/IPC hardware repair and software backup procedures
- Assist in maintaining technical documentation and engineering web pages
- Support supervisors in daily operations and assist with vacancy coverage as needed
- Keep a clean, organized, and professional workspace
Education & Experience (one of the following):
- Associate’s degree in an electrical field, or
- Certificate in an electrical field*
- 3 years of relevant electrical experience*
- Applicants without an Associate’s degree must pass a technical proficiency test.
- Working knowledge of PLCs, IPCs, analog I/O, AC & DC drives, and servo systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and general computer literacy
Zing Recruiting, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment. Zing’s dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains to be a #1 priority. Zing Recruiting is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at all levels of the organization. We encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions and will work to provide accommodation to those who need it.
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Salary : $38