Electrician - 1st Shift

Sauer Brands, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical/Dental/Vision

Vacation & Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Sauer Brands, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Electrician to plan, install, and oversee electrical systems across our manufacturing facility in New Century, Kansas. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and adherence to the National Electrical Code.

You will inspect equipment, troubleshoot malfunctions, perform repairs, test with voltmeters and oscilloscopes, and maintain accurate records. A high school diploma and 3–5 years of electrical maintenance experience are required, along with relevant

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years' electrical maintenance experience.
• Electrical certifications.
• Familiar with the National Electrical Code.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical equipment to ensure safety and code compliance.
• Diagnose malfunctions and create maintenance or repair plans.
• Repair electrical systems and components to full function.
• Test systems with voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and ohmmeters.
• Review blueprints to understand wiring layouts.
• Keep records of maintenance and supplies.
• Ensure routine maintenance on schedule.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly.

Skills

Stand/walk

Lift 50 pounds

Time management

Teamwork

Customer service

Documentation

Organization

Flexibility

Afterhours response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical maintenance experience (3–5 yrs)

Electrical certifications

Familiar with NEC

Job description

Job Summary

A Maintenance Electrician is responsible for planning and installing electrical systems, performing, and overseeing servicing, and managing tools and equipment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect on a routine basis electrical equipment, wiring, fixtures and other components to ensure they remain functional and are up to code, as well as to identify any hazards or issues.
• Determine the reasons for any malfunctions of systems or components and create a maintenance or repair plan to solve the problem.
• Repair electrical systems, wiring, circuit breakers, equipment, and other components so that they remain at full functioning capacity.
• Test systems with devices such as voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and ohmmeters to ensure the system remains safe and that components are compatible.
• Review blueprints to understand the placement of wiring or to comprehend the working of the equipment to provide the right service and repairs.
• Provide suggestions on the lifespan of equipment and other electrical components, advising when certain components should be replaced due to potential risks.
• Keep records of all maintenance and repair work conducted, including a record of any supplies ordered and used.
• Ensure all routine maintenance work is handled on a regular schedule to reduce the risk of larger and more complex issues and to reduce costs.
• Keep work areas orderly and clean.

What We Are Looking For: Characteristics, skills, experience, education, and performance history needed for success in the position:

• Must be willing and able to frequently stand, walk, push, pull, kneel, and reach.
• Able to lift 50 pounds with or without reasonable assistance.
• Must demonstrate excellent job performance in productivity, quality, safety, and attendance.
• Time management skills.
• Willing to learn the process from the ground up and able to work in a team environment.
• Excellent Organizational and documentation skills.
• Outgoing personality and good customer service skills.
• Must be able to work well without supervision and within a team environment.
• Display a positive and strong work ethic.
• Flexible schedule with overtime.
• Must be able to respond to afterhours calls for breakdowns when needed.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years' experience in electrical maintenance or associated work
• Relevant electrician certifications
• Familiar with the National Electrical Code

What Is in It for You?

Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:

• 401K plan
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Voluntary Disability Insurance
• Other Voluntary Insurance Options

Location:

New Century, Kansas