Licensed Electrician - 1st Shift

Ultipro; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

ESPP

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition support

Job summary

Quanex is seeking a Licensed Electrician - 1st Shift to join our team in Owatonna, Minnesota. The role covers electrical installations, maintenance and repair of equipment, plus related hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

The position runs Monday–Thursday from 5am to 3:30pm with a starting pay range of $35.00 to $37.80 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package including 401K with match, ESPP, disability/life insurance, PTO and tuition support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Minnesota Master, Journeyman, or Maintenance Electrician license required.
• Minimum of 4 years’ electrical experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical equipment in plant and office areas.
• Calculate load requirements and install new circuits for equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic systems promptly.
• Record installations requiring state inspection in the Electrical Inspection Log.
• Train and mentor less experienced electricians and operators.

Skills

Analytical skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical and mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Minnesota Master/Journeyman electrician license

Job description

Quanex is looking for a Licensed Electrician - 1st Shift to join our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota.

The hours are Monday – Thursday from 5am - 3:30pm.

This position is responsible for all electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs of company equipment, as well as performing or assisting with the installation, maintenance, and repair of hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing systems.

We Offer You!

• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education

What’s attractive about the Licensed Electrician position:

• Ability to Make an Impact
• Growth Potential
• Team-Oriented Environment

What Success Looks Like:

• Perform a variety of electrical functions for installing or repairing equipment and machines in both plant and office areas.
• Calculate load requirements of all new equipment and install new circuits.
• Install new machinery, fixtures and necessary electric, plumbing and related hook-ups for the equipment to become fully operational.
• Diagnose problems and repair machinery and equipment as promptly as possible to minimize down time; includes all electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic machine operations.
• Determine repair parts and supplies needed and requisition them through Maintenance Supervisor or Lead.
• Record all electrical installations requiring state inspection in the Electrical Inspection Log.
• Assist in developing and perform preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment and machines in plant and office.
• Train and mentor unlicensed electricians and operators.
• Use a variety of skilled trade technologies to repair and/or rebuild equipment.
• Must be knowledgeable of the safety requirements in the handling of chemicals and/or hazardous waste.
• Follow all safety procedures, rules and guidelines; and notify supervisor/team lead of any existing or potential safety issues.
• Responsible for attending work on time and for scheduled hours each day.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
• Assist in training department personnel with operations and procedures.
• May make minor adjustments to machines to keep them in working order.

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid Minnesota Class A Master, Class A Journeyman and/or Maintenance Electricians license is required.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical ability, including the ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and perform complex repairs.
• Strong electrical and mechanical skills, hydraulic and pneumatic skills, ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.

The targeted starting pay range for this position is $35.00 -$37.80/hour.

About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part Of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com .

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