Job Title: Maintenance Electrician

Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Status: Hiring / Full-Time

Shift Availability: 1st Shift (7 AM - 3 PM) or 3rd Shift (11 PM - 7 AM)

Overview: Join one of the leading tire manufacturing companies in the Des Moines Metro area. Currently seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join our team as this position is essential for ensuring electrical systems operate at peak performance and safety.

Job Description: As a Maintenance Electrician, you will play a vital role in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures within our manufacturing facility. You will work independently and under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and Engineering Manager, using your independent judgment to solve complex electrical issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and components.

• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and electronic issues efficiently.

• Engineer and design electrical systems and draw schematics as needed.

• Program and maintain PLC technology, ensuring optimal performance.

• Conduct inspections and tests on electrical systems to ensure compliance with NEC codes and OSHA standards.

• Locate and rectify power failures, short circuits, and other electrical-related problems.

Skills:

• Proficient in electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair.

• Understanding of electrical theory, NEC codes, and OSHA standards.

• Experience with PLC technology and programming.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical systems maintenance.

Work Environment:

• Location: Fully on-site - tire manufacturing facility in Des Moines.

• Dress Code: Steel-toed boots, jeans, safety glasses, and hearing protection are required on the production floor.

• Facility Condition: Combination of older machinery from the 1940s and modern automated equipment; environment is not temperature controlled.

Shift Details:

• 1st Shift: 7 AM - 3 PM, Monday to Friday (flexibility required)

• 3rd Shift: 11 PM - 7 AM, Monday to Friday

Requirements:

• Valid driver's License and Reliable transportation

• Must have a clean record - need to pass back ground check

• Proven experience as a maintenance electrician

Why Join?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

• Be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation in tire manufacturing.

Application Process: If you are a skilled Maintenance Electrician looking to expand your career - Please apply directly to this job posting today!

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.