[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Continental jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/continental/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Continental · Mount Vernon, IL # Electrical Technician (Illinois) Mount Vernon, IL, United States Full-time Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Continental’s official careers site. Posted September 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Continental’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Continental/744000150127019-electrical-technician-illinois-) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Continental](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/continental/) / Electrical Technician (Illinois) ## Job description Are you ready to shape the future with us? ### Must be able to effectively The maintenance electrical technician is responsible for systematic troubleshooting, efficient, accurate diagnosis of the root cause and sustainable quality repairs to production equipment. They will track their work via SAP-PM software and give accurate, detailed feedback about the fault & repair to enable structured analysis of the data recorded and elimination of a recurrence. - Troubleshoot and make quality repairs to AC and DC electrical control systems (PLC, IPC, Hardwire and field devices) - Troubleshoot and make quality repairs to AC and DC, motors, drives, servo systems in the plant. ### Diagnose problems using the following tools - Digital multimeter, schematics, PLC/Drive logic SW diagnostic tools, and other specialty software as needed. - Replace defective control system components, recommission and verify correct operations according to the process. - Use an iPad to accurately track working time and details about the repair in SAP/PUMA. - Communicate with maintenance, engineering and production personnel in a positive and professional manner. - Follow LOTO procedures and wear proper PPE to maintain a safe working environment. - Execute small mechanical repairs - Troubleshoot and repair/replace computer/IPC hardware including backing up of SW according to procedures. - Maintain power transformers. (4160, 460, 460/110) and lighting transformers. (4160/277) - Assist the Area Engineer in keeping the maintenance of web pages up to date by identifying obsolete information, adding new instructions, drawings and manuals. - Be compliant with all plant, corporate, Continental, safety, Illinois and government codes, standards and policies. - Perform other duties as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Department Manager. - Assist maintenance supervisor in daily duties. - Be available for vacancy coverage and overtime as required from time to time. - Maintain a clean, organized and professional workspace (Toolbox and equipment where work is executed) ## Qualifications ### BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Associate's Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electronics, Manufacturing Technology, or similar or Successful passing of the electrical test and having 3-5 years of industrial electrical experience or completing the Rockwell program. - Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. - Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity. ### PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Previous manufacturing facility experience Environment Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures/ guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as hearing protection and steel toe shoes. The job is within a non-climate controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), dust, forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise. The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 17, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 32 days - Location: Mount Vernon, IL, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Continental’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Continental/744000150127019-electrical-technician-illinois-) ## More jobs at Continental ### [Maintenance Team Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/continental/jobs/21ce788e76c772fd8620/) Mount Vernon, IL, United States ### [Mold Venting Technician (CMC) - Illinois](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/continental/jobs/982b87d1f4df4247e9d9/) Mount Vernon, IL, United States ### [Digital Services Technologist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/continental/jobs/c2d9de00f3e93c385aa5/) Mount Vernon, IL, United States ### [End of Line Inspector (EOL) - Illinois](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/continental/jobs/04b94bb3d1d9493f2d36/) Mount Vernon, IL, United States ### [Engineering Summer Interns 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/continental/jobs/da11c0b9b7eb146ef457/) Mount Vernon, IL, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Manufacturing Technician in Itasca, Illinois, United States of America | Manufacturing at ITW](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/illinois-tool-works/jobs/fc94c3e0fc7ea10a97fb/) Illinois Tool Works · Itasca, Illinois, United States of America ### [Private Bank Market Manager III - Illinois/Wisconsin](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-bank/jobs/b30e083ca79c6024e935/) Huntington Bank · Chicago, IL ### [Private Client Banker - Iowa/Illinois Market - Moline, IL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/1acfa4761d79aa5486c5/) JPMorganChase · Moline, IL, United States ### [Case Manager Registered Nurse - Field (Central Illinois- Springfield)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cvs-health/jobs/919cd8c95a66e8bd972e/) CVS Health · Field-Illinois ### [Electrical/Mechanical Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/77bb3a21f15536c6f0c0/) Lockheed Martin · Littleton, CO OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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