Plant Electrical Reliability Technician (Manufacturing) — 1st Shift

Job overview

The Plant Electrical Reliability Technician (Manufacturing) role is onsite in Itasca, IL, with pay of $35–$42 per hour. TekPro Engineering is partnering with a stable manufacturer for this direct-hire position. The technician helps keep production equipment and facility electrical systems operating safely and reliably. By diagnosing faults, completing preventive and corrective maintenance, and supporting equipment upgrades, the role helps restore uptime and extend asset life.

What you'll do

• Diagnose and repair electrical issues across production equipment
• perform preventive and corrective maintenance on machinery and facility electrical systems
• work with 480V three-phase circuits, motors, relays, contactors, sensors, and controls
• use electrical test equipment to validate issues and repairs
• read schematics and wiring diagrams
• support VFDs, switches, and industrial controls
• assist with installations, wiring, upgrades, and machine modifications
• troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment (programming not required).

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

plant electrical reliability technician

manufacturing

industrial electrical troubleshooting

preventive maintenance

480v three-phase

motors and controls

vfds

plc troubleshooting

itasca il

tekpro engineering

$35–$42/hr

1st shift

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

First shift; full-time direct hire; PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus, and PLC programming is not required.

About the employer

TekPro Engineering is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.