Sr. Electrical Maintenance Mechanic at Federal Signal Corporation in University Park, Illinois

Job Description:

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain and repair fabrication, machining, material handling and assembly equipment.


• Maintain and repair the facility.


• Install and maintain 480, 220 and 110 branch electrical service.


• Pipe fitting (gas, water and air).


• Works from specifications, wiring and schematic diagrams, drawings and instructions.


• Plans, lays out and performs diverse, intricate wiring on a wide variety of custom and standard products and component parts, such as switchboards, control panels, motors, transformers, circuit breakers, power supplies, electric chassis and special complicated, built up equipment for general emergency and warning systems, where operating integrity and stability are critical.


• Determines polarity to ensure effective operation, cut and bend conduit, run and fit wires and form bus bars and cables in a limited space.


• Installs conduit and fittings and connects switches, control panels, motors and electronic circuits according to specifications.


• Checks for defective parts, traces circuits, conducts functional tests, check contacts and security of terminals and connections and diagnoses and corrects problems to ensure that products meet quality standards and specifications.


• Uses hand tools and electrical test meters and instruments.


• Follows safety rules and keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition.


• Must be willing to do emergency callout.


• Train Electrical Maintenance Craftsman new hires on building layout and processes/procedures.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience:

• An Associate Degree or Certificate in Industrial Electrician required


• Must have at least 3-5 years of experience as an Industrial Electrician in an industrial facility


• Must have at least 3-5 years of experience of hydraulic and pneumatic systems repair


• Must have at least 3-5 years of experience working on equipment up to 480 Volts


• Must be able to read, understand, and troubleshoot using electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and piping schematics.


• Must be able to safely operate a forklift, Genie lift, scissor lift and perform work in a high lift platform as required.


• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently with little supervision.


• Must be able to run conduit, wire and terminate devices, perform quality control testing and troubleshooting of equipment and systems.

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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