Maintenance Electrician

Marmon Railroad Services

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Murphysboro, IL Until 8/23/2026 First posted April 21, 2026 Last posted April 21, 2026
Job description
Penn Aluminum International LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Installs, maintains, and repairs manufacturing equipment and fixtures. Conducts complex maintenance activities primarily on machinery and related equipment. Maintains repair and maintenance records. Troubleshoots problems and resolves complex and high priority issues. Typically has more than 5 years of experience and works under general direction.

  • Use basic hand and power tools safely (wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, saws, pneumatic tools)
  • Perform general plantwide housekeeping duties including cleaning the floors.
  • Rebuild pumps/cylinders from supplied prints.
  • Perform Monthly Preventative Maintenance on production/facility equipment.
  • Use welding/cutting equipment (stick and/or mig, oxy-acetylene, Plasma cutter, grinders, etc.)
  • Bend conduit and run basic electrical circuits according to prints provided.
  • Use pipe threading equipment.

  • Troubleshoot/repair mechanical power train components. (conveyors, bearings, gears, gearboxes, and shafts)

  • Troubleshoot and repair complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
  • Read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic symbols and prints.
  • Read PLC ladder logic symbols and instructions.

Preferred Candidates have successfully completed:

MFT103 Industrial Robots & PLCs

IDM 210 Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Strongly Preferred Candidates have completed or are currently enrolled in:

            HAC 107 Electrical Controls and Circuitry

            MFT 201 PLC Manufacturing Systems

Experience with Allen Bradley Micrologix, SLC 500, and RSLOGIX 500 is highly desired.

This is a union facility.

Pay ranges from $31.42-$40.00/hr depending on maintenance grade classification.

We have immediate opportunities for Afternoon and Midnight Shift for currently enrolled students seeking full time work.

Pay Range:

36.00 - 44.00

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

About this role

Summary

Maintain, troubleshoot, repair manufacturing equipment, read prints, and perform preventative maintenance.

Job title

Maintenance Electrician

Experience level

more than 5 years

Industry

industrial

Location requirements

Murphysboro, IL, on-site; remote not allowed

Salary

Pay ranges from $31.42-$40.00/hr depending on maintenance grade classification. Pay Range: 36.00 - 44.00

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

hand toolsweldingelectrical circuitshydraulic systemspneumatic systemsPLC ladder logicelectrical prints

Preferred skills

industrial robotsPLCshydraulics and pneumatics

Specializations

electricalmechanicalhydraulicspneumaticsPLC
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Murphysboro, IL 62966, USA

On-site City