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

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.

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