Industrial Electrician (Service/ Machine Tool) at Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions Inc – Pekin, Illinois

If you’re the person everyone calls when a machine goes down—and you can track the issue, fix it, and get production moving again—this is your role.

You’ll be working hands-on with CNC machines, PLC systems (Allen-Bradley), and industrial equipment. This is a service-style role where troubleshooting, problem-solving, and keeping equipment running is the priority.

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems (up to 480V, 3-phase)
• Diagnose and fix PLC issues (Allen-Bradley heavily used)
• Work on CNC machines and machine tool electrical systems
• Repair motors, VFDs, control panels, and related components
• Read and follow schematics, prints, and wiring diagrams
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime
• Support equipment installs, upgrades, and improvements
• Respond to breakdowns quickly and get machines back online
• Follow all NEC, OSHA, and safety standards
• Track and document work as needed

• Start your shift with a safety meeting
• Check in on any machines that went down overnight
• Jump into troubleshooting a CNC machine with a PLC fault or electrical issue
• Use a meter to trace a problem—could be a bad sensor, wiring issue, or failed component
• Make repairs or swap parts and test the machine to get it back up and running
• Knock out scheduled PMs on equipment between breakdown calls
• Work with maintenance or production teams to solve recurring issues
• Review prints or logic to track down more complex problems
• Log your work and update notes so the next shift knows what’s been done
• End your day by making sure critical equipment is running and stable

• 3–5+ years of industrial/manufacturing electrical experience
• Strong PLC troubleshooting skills (Allen-Bradley preferred)
• Experience working with CNC machines or machine tools
• Solid understanding of 480V, 3-phase systems
• Ability to read electrical schematics and prints
• Strong troubleshooting mindset—you can figure things out in real time
• Completion of an electrical apprenticeship or technical program
• Knowledge of NEC and OSHA safety standards

• Journeyman or Master Electrician license
• Experience with Siemens or other PLC platforms
• Familiarity with CMMS systems
• Experience in lean manufacturing environments