John Deere Harvester Works - Electrical Machine Maintenance

John Deere GmbH & Co. KG; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, IL is seeking an Electrical Machine Maintenance (Industrial Electrician) to lay out, install, modify, and maintain complex electrical circuits and electronic equipment while prioritizing safety, quality, and teamwork.

Starting pay is $40.10 per hour, with overtime opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. The role requires 18+ years, a high school diploma or GED, and relevant electrical certifications or experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED or NCRC.
• Electrical journeyperson’s card or 8+ years maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, install, modify, and maintain complex electrical circuits and equipment from wiring diagrams and prints.
• Plan work sequence and select materials and tools.
• Establish primary/secondary distribution centers and balance loads.
• Troubleshoot high voltage issues and work with rigging, ladders, and structures.
• Install/maintain motors, transformers, and control panels.
• Support team members and maintain a clean work area.
• Work with minimal supervision and accommodate overtime.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Industrial electrician

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

Job description

John Deere Harvester Works - Electrical Machine Maintenance

At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

Primary Location:United States (US)- Illinois - East Moline

As an Electrical Machine Maintenance (Industrial Electrician) employeewith John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, IL, you will l ay out, install, modify, and maintain complex electrical circuits and electronic equipment. In addition, you will diagnose and remedy electrical problems while focusing on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Job details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following:

• Work from intricate wiring diagrams and schematic drawings involving the use of standard electrical symbols for power, control, and measurement. In addition, work from prints, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Plan work sequence and select materials and tools needed for given task.
• Establish primary and secondary distribution centers, balance loads, and wire circuits having many units and connections.
• Locate and correct electrical issues of various nature including working on high voltage circuits which may require the use of rigging, ladders and building structure.
• Install and/or maintain motors, generators, lights, electronic equipment, transformers, switches, lightning arrestors, welding equipment, power and light lines, control panels, automatic controls, switchboards, etc.
• Assist and support other team members and work with minimal supervision.
• Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.

Starting Pay: $40.10/ hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least one of the following:
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
  • At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience
• Electrical journeyperson’s card or at least 8years of industrial electrical maintenance experience (or equivalent Military experience / applicable training).
• Thorough knowledge of both national and local electrical safety codes.
• Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Ability and willingness to work any shift and potential overtime (including weekends).

Why Work at John Deere? Why Work anywhere else?

If you strive to do great work, excel in creative environments, thrive in teams, and live for problem solving – this is the place for you. At John Deere, your ideas, experiences, and values matter.

Please see below for a summary of the value of your John Deere career and total rewards available to you to support you and your well-being.

• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Wellbeing – Physical and Mental Healthcare
• Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Nearest Major Market: Davenport
Nearest Secondary Market: Moline
Job Segment: Electrical, Electrician, Industrial, Machinist, Maintenance, Engineering, Manufacturing

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