Lead Industrial Electrician - Printing Press Maintenance

USA TODAY Co., Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

USA TODAY Co., Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Electrician II to perform advanced electrical maintenance on production equipment in an industrial setting.

You will lead a team, ensure on-time production, and uphold product quality and safety standards per OSHA and EPA guidelines. The role requires five years of electrical maintenance experience, journeyman certification, and the ability to read blueprints and use diagnostic tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Certified electrical training required (Vocational school, military, trade)
• Journeyman level electrical certification required
• Minimum five years' experience in electrical maintenance, diagnostics and repair

Responsibilities

• Performs advance level electrical maintenance (including preventive), diagnostics and repairs on production equipment and systems in an industrial environment to support efficient production operations as needed.
• Serve in a lead role as part of a team to achieve and maintain on-time production performance, product quality and accuracy standards as well as operational safety including OSHA and EPA compliance.
• Provide direction on electrical repairs of production equipment and perform electrical maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on specified equipment which may include, but are not limited to: CTP Imagers, processors, benders; press controls, printing units, reels, dampening & inking systems; inserting equipment, stackers, strappers, labelers, applicators, bindery equipment, conveyors, motors, pumps, dryers and other ancillary equipment. Potential involvement with the building department infrastructure equipment (HVAC and plumbing).
• Monitor all production reporting for maintenance/repair issues. Record entries in repair log (failed equipment) and preventive maintenance log books while looking for trends in machine performance. Communicate repair/maintenance issues and provide updates of ongoing projects and preventative maintenance programs to supervisor.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman electrician certification

Certified electrical training

Tools

PLC controllers

Diagnostic software

Testing equipment

Electrical schematics

Job description

USA TODAY Co., Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Electrician II to perform advanced electrical maintenance on production equipment in an industrial setting.

You will lead a team, ensure on-time production, and uphold product quality and safety standards per OSHA and EPA guidelines. The role requires five years of electrical maintenance experience, journeyman certification, and the ability to read blueprints and use diagnostic tools.