Industrial Electrician

Chicago, United States

Finkl Steel is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of forging die steels, plastic injection mold steels, die casting tool steels, forged alloy bar, and custom open die forgings. Finkl Steel is a member of international Swiss Steel Group and manufactures products at three production facilities in Chicago, Quebec, and Detroit. We sell our products in North America and to 18 countries worldwide. With more than 100 patents, our steel formulations and steelmaking technologies set worldwide standards. In recognition of Finkl Steel’s product quality, our facilities were the first in America to receive ISO 9000 registration.

Your assignment

  • Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of industrial equipment (AC/DC overhead cranes, AC wound rotor/DC motors, AC/DC drives, Hydraulic systems sensors and controls, large machine tool (ie. Lathe) drives, controls, sensors, and actuators PLC I/O). 
  • Position is a member of either the Machine Tool or Hot Works Maintenance teams and will be required to walk, stand, bend, squat, work from heights, navigate uneven surfaces, and lift up to 50 pounds in a non-climate controlled industrial environment.
  • All Electricians will be expected to follow all Finkl policies and procedures, assist with safety and housekeeping activities, and perform all tasks assigned to them by their supervisor.
  • Must be willing to any shift (8 hour no rotation) and overtime.
  • Ability to react to changes in job responsibility and current tasks as needed.
  • Strong problem solving skills to get to root cause of breakdown and repair.
  • Proactive, logical, and pragmatic philosophy to solving problems.
  • Ability to communicate with supervision.
  • Self-motivated
  • Professional work ethic and an ability to work alone or in a team.
  • Must pass a drug screen and have a clean background.

Your background

  • Degree preferred: High School Diploma or GED, Electricial Schooling/Apprenticeship a plus
  • Fluent in English, oral & written; any other language a plus
  • 3-5 years’ experience in comparable roles a plus

Our offer

  • Medical and Dental Benefits 
  • STD and Life insurance
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 40 Hours of PTO plus vacation time
  • Quarterly Gainsharing Bonuses
  • 401k Matching and Profit Sharing
  • Additional pay for 2nd and 3rd Shifts
  • Overtime and Doubletime
  • Union Membership 
  • Monthly Employee Lunches paid for by the company 

Industrial Electrician

Chicago, United States

Finkl Steel is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of forging die steels, plastic injection mold steels, die casting tool steels, forged alloy bar, and custom open die forgings. Finkl Steel is a member of international Swiss Steel Group and manufactures products at three production facilities in Chicago, Quebec, and Detroit. We sell our products in North America and to 18 countries worldwide. With more than 100 patents, our steel formulations and steelmaking technologies set worldwide standards. In recognition of Finkl Steel’s product quality, our facilities were the first in America to receive ISO 9000 registration.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of industrial equipment (AC/DC overhead cranes, AC wound rotor/DC motors, AC/DC drives, Hydraulic systems sensors and controls, large machine tool (ie. Lathe) drives, controls, sensors, and actuators PLC I/O). 
  • Position is a member of either the Machine Tool or Hot Works Maintenance teams and will be required to walk, stand, bend, squat, work from heights, navigate uneven surfaces, and lift up to 50 pounds in a non-climate controlled industrial environment.
  • All Electricians will be expected to follow all Finkl policies and procedures, assist with safety and housekeeping activities, and perform all tasks assigned to them by their supervisor.
  • Must be willing to any shift (8 hour no rotation) and overtime.
  • Ability to react to changes in job responsibility and current tasks as needed.
  • Strong problem solving skills to get to root cause of breakdown and repair.
  • Proactive, logical, and pragmatic philosophy to solving problems.
  • Ability to communicate with supervision.
  • Self-motivated
  • Professional work ethic and an ability to work alone or in a team.
  • Must pass a drug screen and have a clean background.
  • Degree preferred: High School Diploma or GED, Electricial Schooling/Apprenticeship a plus
  • Fluent in English, oral & written; any other language a plus
  • 3-5 years’ experience in comparable roles a plus
  • Medical and Dental Benefits 
  • STD and Life insurance
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 40 Hours of PTO plus vacation time
  • Quarterly Gainsharing Bonuses
  • 401k Matching and Profit Sharing
  • Additional pay for 2nd and 3rd Shifts
  • Overtime and Doubletime
  • Union Membership 
  • Monthly Employee Lunches paid for by the company 
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