Industrial Electrician

Decatur, IL
Wachter Electric – Industrial Power /
Permanent hire /
On-site
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Wachter is accepting applications for full-time Industrial Electricians to work in a grain processing facility in Decatur, IL. We are seeking Electricians for day and night shifts, 5 am - 5 pm and 5 pm - 5 am. We have openings for 3-day (Saturday - Monday) and 4-day (Tuesday - Friday) 12-hour shifts. Overtime and weekend work may be required based on projects.
 
We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees. 

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

    • Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
    • Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
    • Paid Vacation and Holidays
    • MD Live & TriaHealth
    • Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings.

Requirements:

    • Journeyman-level electrician with Instrumentation experience.
    • Ability to work overtime and weekends if the project or job as needed.
    • Able to work inside or outside in various temperatures and environments.

Responsibilities:

    • Reading all types of electrical drawings, single lines, and P&ID’s
    • Installation and layout of various types of conduit, including cable tray.
    • Ability and knowledge to properly operate the common large tools of the electrical trade such as various types of threading equipment, hand, mechanical and hydraulic bending equipment, and tugging equipment.
    • Set up and pull conductors in conduit and cable tray, including the proper methods of attaching the cables to the pulling mechanism. 
    • Use of various types of instruments used in the electrical trade including voltage meters, ammeters and meggers.
    • Proficient with lighting circuits maintenance, repair and new installation 120v-480v
    • Electrical Feeder and Branch Circuits
    • Must be able to reference and locate information in NEC Code book.
    • Must be knowledgeable of NFPA 70E, proper ARC flash PPE.
    • Single and three-motor operation and maintenance 
    • Advanced Controls – includes Wye Delta starters, part winding starters, soft starts and VFD’s
    • Transformers maintenance and terminations 
    • Proficient in installing grounding systems, CAD Welding, and Mechanical connections.
    • knowledgeable in Electrical Theory.
    • Heat Tracing and Freeze Protection – includes installation and troubleshooting.
    • Instrumentation knowledge– Includes Flow meters, Digital valves, and Analog Instruments.
    • Troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
    • Switch gear installation and Iron frame breaker maintenance.
    • General knowledge of PLC knowledge.
    • Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed electrical systems and component devices are operational.
    • Ensure electrical systems meet local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and/or insurance requirements.
    • Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.
    • Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
$35 - $52 an hour
Based on experience and qualifications.