Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician / Automations / Controls

The Maintenance Electrician / Electrical Technician plays a key role in supporting a high-volume wheel and tire assembly manufacturing operation serving the agriculture, construction, forestry, and mining markets. In this role, you install, alter, maintain, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures, and perform skilled tasks in line with standard practices of the electrical trade. You work from oral and written instructions, including sketches and blueprints, and operate with minimal supervision, often exercising independent judgment and discretion. You may provide guidance to other workers, and you are expected to maintain a high level of confidentiality while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant electrical equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer electrical circuits, controls, and wiring, including electronic circuits, for new installations and upgrades to existing systems.
• Develop and draw electrical schematics for equipment and systems and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Write specifications for the purchase of electrical and electronic components and work with vendors to determine compatibility and cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical installations, ensuring work meets applicable codes and standards.
• Perform hands-on electrical work, including installation, maintenance, and repair of wiring systems, fixtures, transformers, and other electrical equipment.
• Locate, analyze, and correct power failures, short circuits, and other electrical-related problems in a timely and effective manner.
• Apply thorough knowledge of electrical theory, principles, statutory codes, properties of materials, and operating principles of electrical equipment in daily work.
• Start up and shut down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout protocols, and comply with OSHA requirements.
• Identify potentially dangerous electrical equipment or conditions, promptly notify management, and take appropriate corrective action.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed, which may require night shifts and weekend work beyond regular scheduled hours.
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, and quality in compliance with all relevant codes, regulations, and company policies.
• Protect and ensure the confidentiality and privacy of company information encountered in the course of work.
• Read, write, and interpret maintenance manuals, technical information, sketches, diagrams, and blueprints to plan and execute work effectively.
• Use and care for tools and equipment of the electrical trade properly, ensuring they remain in safe and reliable working condition.
• Identify, locate, and adjust defects in electrical systems and equipment to restore optimal performance.
• Collaborate with team members on the third shift while also working independently under general supervision to meet maintenance and production needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support plant operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of three years of experience working with electrical systems in an industrial environment.
• Two years of technical education in electronics and/or five years of related electrical experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Proficient knowledge of electronic and PLC technology and programming, including the ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems.
• Ability to logically engineer, design, and draw electrical schematics and to troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic equipment efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent troubleshooting and repair capabilities for electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret maintenance manuals, technical documentation, sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Familiarity with electrical theory, NEC (National Electrical Code) requirements, OSHA standards, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Experience working with voltages up to 480 volts three-phase in an industrial setting.
• Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in the electrical trade.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards associated with electrical work and the necessary safety precautions to mitigate them.
• Skill in locating, analyzing, and correcting power failures, short circuits, and other electrical-related problems.
• Skill in the proper use and care of electrical trade tools and test equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to work from sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to document work and interact with team members and leadership.
• Ability to work independently on a small third-shift team while exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Accredited technical school education or completion of an electrical apprenticeship is preferred.
• Experience with enterprise asset management (EAM) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for tracking maintenance activities.
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, including PLC programming and troubleshooting, is highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, including NEC, and familiarity with OSHA standards and other governing agency requirements.
• Computer skills, including the ability to use software tools for PLC programming and maintenance documentation.
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar tools to create and interpret drawings of circuit boards and electrical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, and quality in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to attend training, school, and seminars to stay current with the latest electrical and automation technologies.
• Experience in a tire or heavy manufacturing environment is a plus.

Why Work Here?

You join a mission-driven manufacturing organization whose products directly support the global agriculture industry and help feed communities around the world. The culture is built on three core values—safety, quality, and service—and recognizes employees through programs such as employee of the month and team member spotlights, as well as birthday month acknowledgments. The benefits package includes competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with many employees noting low or no co-pay requirements, and a pension plan with a five-year vesting schedule. You can earn quarterly productivity bonuses based on plant performance and enjoy paid time off, including two weeks after one year of service. The facility operates under a union framework, with opportunities such as ERA participation that allow union members to opt in to certain political-use dues. There is a strong emphasis on career growth, with clear opportunities for advancement and promotion from within, and overtime is allocated based on seniority, supporting both fairness and work-life balance.

Work Environment

This role is based in a typical tire manufacturing facility that combines legacy machines dating back to the 1940s with newer automated equipment. The environment is industrial and not temperature controlled, so conditions can vary with the seasons. You work primarily on the third shift, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, with the possibility of additional night and weekend work for emergency calls. The team on third shift is small, and the position requires independent judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to work both autonomously and under general supervision. Dress code includes steel-toed boots, jeans, safety glasses, and hearing protection when on the production floor, reflecting a strong focus on safety. You will regularly interact with electrical systems up to 480 volts three-phase and with PLC-controlled machinery, including Allen-Bradley platforms, within a unionized facility that emphasizes safe, quality-driven, and service-oriented operations.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $70000.00/yr. 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 Aug 10, 2026.