Job Title: Maintenance Electrician

Job Description

A leading global manufacturer specializing in wheel and tire assembly for agriculture, construction, forestry, and mining markets is seeking an Electrical Technician to join our 3rd shift team in Des Moines, IA. The primary function of this position is to install, alter, maintain, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures. You will lead and direct the work of 2-5 Electricians. You must be able to perform work independently or under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and/or the Engineering Manager. This role requires the use of independent judgment and a high degree of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Install, alter, maintain, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.

• Logically engineer, design, draw schematics, troubleshoot, and repair electrical/electronic equipment efficiently.

• Lead and direct the work of 2-5 Electricians.

• Perform work independently or under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and/or the Engineering Manager.

• Maintain the highest standards of excellence for safety, housekeeping, and quality.

• Ensure compliance with all codes and regulations.

Essential Skills

• Proficient knowledge of electronic and PLC technology and programming.

• Familiarity with electrical theory, NEC codes, and OSHA standards.

• Ability to locate, analyze, and correct power failures, short circuits, and electrical-related problems.

• 3 years of experience in electrical systems.

• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred knowledge of electrical theory, NEC codes, and OSHA standards.

• Ability to work independently and use independent judgment.

• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and service.

Why Work Here?

We Feed the World! Everything produced for the AG industry impacts how the world is fed. Our values are safety, quality, and service. We offer competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits with no co-pay required. Employees benefit from a 5-year vested pension, quarterly productivity bonuses based on plant performance, and various employee spotlights. The ERA gives union members an opportunity to opt-in for political purposes. PTO includes 2 weeks after one year, and there are ample career growth opportunities as we promote from within. Being a union facility, seniority determines many aspects of the role.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position in Des Moines, Iowa. Available shifts include 1st shift from 7am-3pm Monday-Friday (flexibility required) and 3rd shift from 11pm-7am Monday-Friday. During peak busy seasons, work may ramp up to 80 hours with weekend pay. The dress code includes steel-toed boots, jeans, safety glasses, and hearing protection on the production floor. The environment is a typical tire manufacturing facility with machines from the 1940s to new automated equipment and is not temperature-controlled.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Des Moines, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $70000.00/yr.

Direct from day one!

Medical, Dental, Vision - all good and competitive in the market; a lot of employees say there is no co pay required

5 year vested pensions

Productivity Bonus provided quarterly based on plant performance

Employee of the month spotlight & Senior team member spotlight

ERA - Gives union members an opportunity to opt-in for union dues used for political purposes, rather than requiring them to opt-out

PTO - 2 wks after 1 year

Birthday Month spotlight

Career Growth Opportunities - promote from within

OT - determined by seniority

Union facility

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 5, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.