Industrial Electrician (Construction Electric) at Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions Inc – Pekin, Illinois

If you’re an electrician who likes building systems from the ground up, running conduit, wiring up equipment, and seeing a project come together, this is your kind of work.

You’ll be working on industrial projects like heat treat equipment and conveyor systems, installing and troubleshooting electrical systems that keep operations running. This role involves travel, hands-on work, and being part of a team that gets big jobs done.

• Run conduit, pull wire, and install industrial electrical systems
• Wire motors, VFDs, PLCs, and 3-phase systems (up to 480V)
• Help install and commission heat treat equipment and conveyor systems
• Troubleshoot electrical issues on equipment and systems
• Read and work from blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs as needed
• Work alongside mechanical and maintenance teams on projects
• Travel to customer sites for installs, repairs, and support
• Follow all safety standards (NEC, OSHA) and keep work areas safe
• Document work and updates as needed

• Start your day with a safety meeting
• Review the job scope and plans with your team
• Lay out and run conduit for a new equipment install
• Pull wire and terminate connections for motors or control panels
• Work off prints to wire up a conveyor system or heat treat line
• Troubleshoot an issue with a VFD or motor that isn’t running correctly
• Use a meter to test circuits and verify everything is working properly
• Coordinate with the crew to keep the project moving on schedule
• Clean up your work area and prep for the next phase of the job
• Travel to the next site when needed for the next project

• 3–5+ years of industrial electrical experience (5+ strongly preferred)
• Strong conduit bending, running, and wiring experience
• Experience working with 3-phase systems up to 480V
• Ability to read and interpret electrical prints and schematics
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and industrial controls
• Solid troubleshooting skills—you can figure things out in the field
• Completion of an electrical apprenticeship or technical program
• Willingness to travel for projects

• Journeyman or Master Electrician license
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar systems
• Experience in industrial construction or large-scale installs
• Familiarity with CMMS systems
• Additional industrial electrical certifications

• $30–$45/hour based on your experience
• Steady full-time work with travel opportunities
• Hands-on projects—not stuck doing the same thing every day
• Opportunity to work on large industrial systems and installations
• Long-term growth with a stable company