Maintenance Electrician; ME

Maintenance Electrician

The Maintenance Electrician position is located in Des Moines, Iowa. Maintenance Electricians will provide emergency and routine maintenance support to the operations departments in a machine intensive, heavy industrial environment. Perform analytical troubleshooting, electrical installations, provide customers with estimates of repair time, perform repairs on manufacturing machinery and auxiliary systems and provide overall support for all aspects of manufacturing operations. The Maintenance Electrician opening is an hourly position with a starting rate of $43.97 / hour.

- Eligible for medical, prescription, dental, & vision coverage on date of hire Qualified candidates will be required to pass a written technical skill assessment and undergo a one-on-one technical interview.

Responsibilities for the Maintenance Electrician (ME) position may include the following:

• Basic Knowledge of Mechanical and Fluid Systems
• Electrical theory and application
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems
• Knowledge of Motor/Generator Theory and Application and controls
• Familiarity with Electronic Drives and PLCs
• Ability to read one line distribution drawings and electrical schematics
• Electrical measuring instruments (multi-meters, oscilloscopes, meggers, et al)
• OSHA safety rules for manufacturing plants, including electrical safety and LOTO
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Operation and use of hand tools
• Operation and use of power tools
• Functional knowledge of computers and Microsoft office
• Ability to clearly communicate via electronic media and interpersonal

Candidates must have flexibility working either an 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shift on either a day or night shift. Shift preference is based on seniority, therefore we cannot guarantee a specific shift.

8-Hour Shift Schedule:

Shift B Monday – Friday, 6 am – 2 pm

10-Hour Shift Schedule:

Shift E Monday – Thursday, 6 pm – 4 am

12-Hour Shift Schedule

Day shift is from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M. Night shift is from 6 P.M. to 6 A.M. Teammates must be able to work a shift schedule with 48 hours one week and 36 hours the next week.

Week 1

Monday
- Day Off

Tuesday
- Day Off

Wednesday
- Work

Thursday
- Work

Friday
- Day Off

Saturday
- Day Off

Sunday
- Day Off

Week 2

Monday
- Work

Tuesday
- Work

Wednesday
- Day Off

Thursday
- Day Off

Friday
- Work

Saturday
- Work

Sunday
- Work

Minimum Qualifications:

3+ years of industrial maintenance in multi-craft environment OR

3+ years of high-tech maintenance related military experience OR

Completed apprenticeship program & 2 year industrial maintenance experience OR

Associates Degree in Electronics, General Technology, Robotics, or related field and 2+ years industrial maintenance experience

Candidates must also possess general computer skills, PLC experience, & presentation skills

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality", for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation;

we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.