Industrial Electrician - Texarkana, AR

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision,

Life insurance plans

401K

Career development opportunities

Competitive wages

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee discounts and wellness

Tuition discount with Texas A&M Texark

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Texarkana, AR is seeking an Industrial Electrician to install and maintain a wide range of manufacturing equipment. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance, interpreting drawings and starting up equipment.

The role requires self-direction and the ability to manage projects with minimal instruction. The shift is 12 hours with a 2-2-3 schedule; full benefits include medical, 401K, vacation, holidays, and tuition discount through a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with CRC Silver Certificate level.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the US.
• 3 years of industrial electrical experience, 1 of which in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment using appropriate instruments and gauges.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment.
• Interpret drawings related to installation and operation of machinery.
• Run projects with minimal instruction and demonstrate self-direction.

Skills

Industrial electrical experience

Troubleshooting and repair

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRC Silver Certificate

Job description

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 1,000 hours into our new hires, ensuring they can make quality products safely.

About

Check out the video below of what some of our employees have to say about working for Goodyear:

Base Pay

$43.39 an hour once enrolled in the Multicraft program. Electricians can enter the Multicraft program immediately. Singlecraft Electricians starting pay is $36.83.

Benefits

• 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

Industrial Electricians

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
• 3 years of industrial electrical experience, 1 of which in manufacturing
• Must pass written test and hands‑on assessment administered by an outside party