Electrical Maintenance Mechanic - Manufacturing Operations Job at Novolex Corporate, Alsip, IL

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  • Novolex Corporate
  • Alsip, IL

Job Description

Electrical Maintenance Mechanic – Manufacturing Operations

Based in: Alsip, IL

Make your impact

Do you keep lines humming, quality high, and downtime low? Join a team that counts on your expertise with PLCs, VFDs, and high/low voltage controls to safeguard production. You will be the problem-solver who moves from diagnostics to repair to documentation—always with safety, GMP discipline, and product integrity at the forefront.

Your first 90 days: what success looks like

  • Master plant safety practices and PPE use, including steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, and hair/beard nets where required
  • Learn the equipment landscape and stay alert to issues via radio; respond quickly and effectively
  • Diagnose electrical faults, analyze root causes, and implement lasting fixes
  • Read ladder logic, troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, and tune VFD parameters
  • Handle control wiring (24VDC, 120VAC), and work with step-up/step-down transformers
  • Execute electrical repairs, modifications, and upgrades; document work meticulously
  • Repair air valves, broken parts, and rebuild drive motors to keep assets reliable
  • Proactively monitor equipment/facilities to prevent failures and protect production goals

Schedule and compensation

  • Shifts: Days 5am–5pm; Nights 5pm–5am
  • Starting pay: $28–$31/hour
  • Sign-on bonus: $2,100

What you bring

  • Minimum 4 years in a manufacturing maintenance mechanic/technician position
  • Proven experience with VFD drives and PLCs
  • Electrical training/experience with 480V 3-phase systems and machine controls
  • Background in manufacturing methods and process improvement programs/procedures
  • Forklift operation capability
  • Ability to juggle tasks in a fast-paced environment while staying detail-focused
  • Safety-first approach with a growth mindset; completes training assigned by management
  • Overtime availability as required

Technical strengths

  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • 120/208/240/480 voltage systems
  • Electrical troubleshooting and repair

Technology you will work with

  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen-Bradley)
  • Conveyor systems
  • Servo motors

Compliance statements

  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
  • Ability performs the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation

If you are energized by complex electrical challenges and motivated by measurable results, step into a role where your skills keep production performing at its best.

Job Tags

Relocation package, Shift work, Night shift,

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