Industrial Electrician 3rd Shift - $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
AHF Products · Kankakee, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at AHF Products (industrial) in Kankakee, IL. Additionally, this position will perform regular electrical preventative maintenance on equipment as directed by supervision.
- Tools it names
- PLC
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Illinois: typical posted base $92k–$107k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 160 maintenance technician openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 168 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $81k–$107k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 51%
- ✓ PLC 40%
- Welding 33%
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Full description from AHF ProductsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job duties
- ◆AC/DC Motor Theory/Application/Design
- ◆AB Power Flex Drives
- ◆In line motor starters with a firm understanding of overload function
- ◆24V and 120V Control Circuits
- ◆Allen Bradley PLC
- ◆Working knowledge of RS Logic 500, RS Logic 5000, Studio 5000, and RS Links
- ◆Strong understanding of controls network, i.e., Ethernet, Data Highway, Device Net
- ◆Firm understanding of Ladder Logic with strong troubleshooting skills
- ◆PLC Programming
- ◆HMI and MMI, Panel view and Wonderware
- ◆Closed Loop Control with rudimentary understanding of PIDs
- ◆Read wiring diagrams
- ◆480V Distribution systems and switch gear knowledge
- ◆Experience up to 600 V
- ◆Electrical with understanding of NEC
- ◆Ability to specify/recommend electrical equipment.
- ◆Electrical design
- ◆Good technical writing ability and verbal communication skills.
JOB
Qualifications
- ✓Three or more years of industrial electrical experience.
- ✓Thorough understanding of PLC, HMI, VFD and other programmable hardware technology and the ability to interface with these systems using software, such as RS Logix, to program, modify, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment
- ✓Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check, employment verification and drug screening
- ✓Positive and Verifiable Work History
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Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Quarterly Bonus Eligible, $2,000 Sign on Bonus
- •$1,000 of sign on bonus paid out after 4 weeks of employment with perfect attendance,
- •$1,000 of sign on bonus paid out after 90 days of employment
- •If employment ends before 12 months required to pay prorated amount of sign on bonus back.
Shift: 10:15pm - 6:30am
Pay: Starting at $40.00 - $42.50
Shift Differential: $0.40 2:15pm – 10:15pm // $0.45 10:15pm – 6:15am
AHF Products has a job opportunity for an Industrial Electrician in Kankakee, IL. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the electricians are responsible for laying out, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying the electrical and controls aspects of production equipment, facility systems, and power distribution systems according to engineering instructions and supervision. Additionally, this position will perform regular electrical preventative maintenance on equipment as directed by supervision.
Physical demands
- •Frequently will push, pull, carry, and lift 20 - 50lbs.
- •Occasionally walking, standing, stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and repetitive movements
- •Frequently talk, hear, read, write
- •Frequently must be able to work in moderate noise, up to 83 decibels.
Mental demands
- •Think analytically
- •Make decisions
- •Develop options and implement solutions
- •Work with a team
- •Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)
- •Attention to detail
- •Communicate effectively
- •Multitask in a fast-paced environment
- •Work with a Sense of Urgency
Ahf products
AHF Products is a leading hard surface flooring manufacturer in the USA with a family of trusted brands serving the residential and commercial hardwood, tile, and vinyl flooring markets. With decades of experience in award-winning flooring design, product development, manufacturing, and service, we create quality flooring to last for generations through inspiring designs, innovation, and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service.