Journeyman Electrician - Manufacturing

We’re looking for experienced Journeyman Electricians (with a completed apprenticeship) who thrive in a fast-paced production environment and want to work with modern equipment, a strong team, and have a real impact. With recent growth and team expansion, we’re recruiting for two Electricians with strong mechanical skills to join our client located in St. Charles, Illinois to keep operations running at peak performance.

If you’re someone who enjoys diagnosing complex electrical issues, working with PLCs, and being the go-to expert when a line goes down—this is your role.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our 12-person maintenance team, you’ll focus on keeping production equipment running safely and efficiently through both preventative maintenance and real-time troubleshooting.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Diagnose and repair electrical issues on manufacturing equipment, including motors, sensors, and control systems
• Troubleshoot and support PLC systems (Siemens & Allen Bradley)
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Respond to line-down situations with urgency and a structured troubleshooting approach
• Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled repairs
• Support general facility maintenance as needed
• Document work, track equipment history, and assist with inventory and parts ordering
• Work closely with engineers, maintenance leadership, and production teams
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and ISO systems

What You Bring

We’re looking for strong electrical expertise first—mechanical skills are required and can be further developed.

Must-have qualifications:

• Journeyman Electrician license
• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment performing electrical and mechanical tasks
• Strong experience with:
• Motors and electrical systems
• PLC troubleshooting and integrations
• Reading and interpreting schematics/blueprints
• Ability to stay calm and methodical during equipment breakdowns
• Must be authorized to work in the USA

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in plastics, food processing, or chemical manufacturing
• Exposure to extrusion equipment
• Familiarity with SAP or similar maintenance systems

Work Schedule

• Continental shift (12-hour shifts)
• Night shift openings: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Rotating day/night shifts are also available

What You’ll Get

• Starting wage: ~$40 - $47/hour for licensed electricians (flexible based on experience)
• Overtime: Paid after 40 hours/week
• 401(k): 5% company match after 3 months
• Tuition reimbursement program
• PPE & vision reimbursement (after 90 days)
• Paid time off:
• 2 weeks vacation
• 5 PTO days (accrued from day one)
• Tools and equipment fully provided but you are welcome to bring your own
• Work with modern, well-maintained equipment

Team & Leadership

You’ll report to an experienced Maintenance Manager with over a decade in the field, a strong electrical background, and a hands-on leadership style shaped by running his own business and military experience. You’ll also collaborate with engineers and a growing maintenance team that values accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Them?

• Work in a modern facility employing roughly 120 individuals with a strong maintenance culture
• Be part of a tight-knit but growing team
• Gain exposure to advanced manufacturing systems and technologies
• Join a company that invests in training, safety, and employee development

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a skilled electrician who can confidently troubleshoot complex systems and wants to be part of a high-performing maintenance team—we want to hear from you.

This client is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Harbinger Network Inc. is a Canadian-based firm that serves companies across Canada and USA, a diverse Network of Recruiters, and expertise in over 10 major disciplines. Our mission is to connect exceptional professionals with organizations across North America, delivering talent that integrates seamlessly and makes an immediate impact. To apply for the position of Journeyman Electrician in confidence, please include an up to date resume and send to:

Shannon Davies, Director - Manufacturing

Contact phone number: 365-599-5010

Contact email address: shannon@harbingernetwork.ca

To learn more about Harbinger Network visit www.harbingernetwork.ca or contact us at 905-257-9691.

Disclosure:

This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of Harbinger Network’s clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment. Harbinger Network and/or our Clients may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are not intended to replace the Hiring Manager’s judgement or decision-making in the hiring process.