Industrial Electrician 1st Shift - $2,000 Sign on Bonus

AHF Products has a job opportunity for an Industrial Electrician in Kankakee, IL.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the electricians are responsible for laying out, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying the electrical and controls aspects of production equipment, facility systems, and power distribution systems according to engineering instructions and supervision.  Additionally, this position will perform regular electrical preventative maintenance on equipment as directed by supervision.

JOB DUTIES:            


* AC/DC Motor Theory/Application/Design


* AB Power Flex Drives


* In line motor starters with a firm understanding of overload function


* 24V and 120V Control Circuits


* Allen Bradley PLC


* Working knowledge of RS Logic 500, RS Logic 5000, Studio 5000, and RS Links


* Strong understanding of controls network, i.e., Ethernet, Data Highway, Device Net


* Firm understanding of Ladder Logic with strong troubleshooting skills


* PLC Programming


* HMI and MMI, Panel view and Wonderware


* Closed Loop Control with rudimentary understanding of PIDs


* Read wiring diagrams


* 480V Distribution systems and switch gear knowledge


* Experience up to 600 V


* Electrical with understanding of NEC


* Ability to specify/recommend electrical equipment.


* Electrical design


* Good technical writing ability and verbal communication skills.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:


* Three or more years of industrial electrical experience.


* Thorough understanding of PLC, HMI, VFD and other programmable hardware technology and the ability to interface with these systems using software, such as RS Logix, to program, modify, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment


* Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check, employment verification and drug screening


* Positive and Verifiable Work History

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:


* Frequently will push, pull, carry, and lift 20 - 50lbs.


* Occasionally walking, standing, stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and repetitive movements


* Frequently talk, hear, read, write


* Frequently must be able to work in moderate noise, up to 83 decibels.

MENTAL DEMANDS:


* Think analytically


* Make decisions


* Develop options and implement solutions


* Work with a team


* Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)


* Attention to detail


* Communicate effectively


* Multitask in a fast-paced environment


* Work with a Sense of Urgency

 

AHF PRODUCTS:

AHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any ot...