Industrial Electrician - Texarkana, AR

Industrial Electrician

For over a century, Goodyear has been redefining the boundaries of tire technology, producing innovative tires that deliver unparalleled performance for a diverse range of vehicles. Our success, however, is not just due to our cutting-edge products, but also to our outstanding workforce. We offer a unique work experience where no matter your role, you'll contribute to the development, manufacturing, and marketing of some of the world's most innovative tire products. We're looking for motivated individuals who can inspire greatness and understand that job satisfaction and career success start with support and investment. At Goodyear, we invest upwards of 1000 hours into our new hires, ensuring they can make quality products safely.

If you seek a rewarding, challenging career, join us on this exciting journey.

Base Pay: Singlecraft Electricians starting pay is $33.68. $40.05 an hour for Electricians enrolled in the Multicraft program. Electricians can enter the Multicraft program in July/January after qualification to begin receiving Multicraft pay.

Now Offering a Sign on Bonus totaling $10,000 paid out within 3 years including $4,000 within 30 days

Benefits: Competitive total rewards program for employees that promotes personal health, assists employees in maintaining a healthy balance between work and life and meets the diverse personal and professional needs.

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• 401K
• Opportunity for advancement and career development
• Competitive wages
• Paid vacation (after 1 year) & holidays (after 30 days)
• Employee discounts and wellness programs
• We are now partnered with Texas A&M University – Texarkana to provide a pathway to credential and degree attainment for employees. All full-time employees will receive a 25% tuition discount on all undergraduate, graduate, certificate, or micro-credential programs. Learn more here

The Industrial Electricians are responsible for the installation and maintenance of a wide variety of equipment in a manufacturing environment. In this role, the individual will spend much of their time troubleshooting and repairing equipment. The ideal candidate will be able to control the action of electrical current by the use of switches, condensers, transformers, rheostats and other electrical equipment and will have the ability to use the proper instruments and gauges necessary to track down trouble in electrical equipment. This position will also be responsible for performing preventive maintenance on equipment as well as any repairs on machinery and mechanical equipment. This person must have the ability to interpret drawings related to the installation and operation of machinery and equipment. Someone with manufacturing equipment startup experience would also be a good match for this role. This position requires an individual who is self-directed and capable of running projects with little or no instruction.

• Punctuality and attendance are extremely important to the success of the operations in general as well as contributing to an overall positive team atmosphere. Dependable job attendance is expected. Basic Computer skills preferred.

Shift Information: 12-hour shift, New hires would likely be placed onto the night shift.

• 2-2-3 continuous work schedule (This scheduling allows for some natural overtime and gives a three-day weekend every other week)

Work Environment: Texarkana, AR Plant

• The job is within a fast paced, heavy industrial environment and you may be required to work within various areas of the factory.
• The environmental conditions can be hot, cold, and noisy.
• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as hearing and eye protection, protective clothing, and steel-toed shoes.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or the Workforce Center's Career Readiness Certification (CRC) with a minimum of Silver Certificate level
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future
• Required to lift heavy materials, climb, stand, squat, bend and work at heights with or without reasonable accommodations
• 5 years of industrial electrical experience or successful completion of an accredited apprenticeship program in this specific craft
• Must complete aptitude test and hands-on assessment administered by an outside party