Job Ref: # 1834219
Date Posted: 7/11/2025 3:59:18 PM
City, State: Chicago, Illinois
Salary (USD): $36 - $42
Description
About
Company:
Company:
Finkl Steel is
one of the world’s leading manufacturers of forging die steels, plastic
injection mold steels, die casting tool steels, forged alloy bars, and custom
open die forgings. Finkl Steel is a member of international Swiss Steel Group
and manufactures products at three production facilities in Chicago, Houston,
Detroit and Sorel (CAN). 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.
one of the world’s leading manufacturers of forging die steels, plastic
injection mold steels, die casting tool steels, forged alloy bars, and custom
open die forgings. Finkl Steel is a member of international Swiss Steel Group
and manufactures products at three production facilities in Chicago, Houston,
Detroit and Sorel (CAN). 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.
Finkl Steel
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without
regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws.
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without
regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws.
About the
Role:
The Industrial
Electrician plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of
electrical systems within the steel manufacturing plant. This position involves
installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment and systems, which
are vital for production processes. The Industrial Electrician will
troubleshoot electrical issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal
performance of machinery. Additionally, they will adhere to safety protocols
and regulations to maintain a safe working environment. Ultimately, the success
of this role contributes to the overall productivity and reliability of
manufacturing operations.
Electrician plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of
electrical systems within the steel manufacturing plant. This position involves
installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment and systems, which
are vital for production processes. The Industrial Electrician will
troubleshoot electrical issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal
performance of machinery. Additionally, they will adhere to safety protocols
and regulations to maintain a safe working environment. Ultimately, the success
of this role contributes to the overall productivity and reliability of
manufacturing operations.
Qualifications:
· High
School Diploma or GED, Electrician Schooling/Apprenticeship a plus
School Diploma or GED, Electrician Schooling/Apprenticeship a plus
· Fluent
in English, oral & written; any other language a plus
in English, oral & written; any other language a plus
· 2+ years’
experience in comparable roles preferred
experience in comparable roles preferred
Responsibilities:
· 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).
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).
· The
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.
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.
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 work any shift (8 hour no rotation) and overtime.
be willing to work any shift (8 hour no rotation) and overtime.
· Ability
to react to changes in job responsibility and current tasks as needed.
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.
problem-solving skills to get to root cause of breakdown and repair.
· Proactive,
logical, and pragmatic philosophy to solving problems.
logical, and pragmatic philosophy to solving problems.
· Ability
to communicate with supervision.
to communicate with supervision.
· Self-motivated
· Professional
work ethics and an ability to work alone or in a team.
work ethics and an ability to work alone or in a team.
· Must
pass a drug screen and have a clean background.
pass a drug screen and have a clean background.
Our Offer:
· Extra
$1.00 for working 2nd shift & extra $2.00 for working 3rd shift
· Medical,
Dental, and Vision benefits
Dental, and Vision benefits
· STD
and Life Insurance
and Life Insurance
· 10
paid holidays
paid holidays
· 40
hours of PTO plus vacation time
hours of PTO plus vacation time
· Quarterly
Gainsharing Bonuses
Gainsharing Bonuses
· Safety
Incentive Program
Incentive Program
· 401K
matching and profit sharing
matching and profit sharing
· Overtime
and Double-time
and Double-time
· Union
membership
membership
· Monthly
employee lunches paid for by the company
employee lunches paid for by the company
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