Licensed Electrician - 2nd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

ESPP

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Quanex in Owatonna, MN is seeking a Licensed Electrician on 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) to install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment, and to support hydraulic, pneumatic and plumbing systems across plant and office areas. As a key member of the maintenance team, you will diagnose problems, read blueprints, mentor unlicensed electricians, and ensure safety while keeping machinery up and running.

Earn $35–$37.80/hr with a $2.50 shift differential, plus a generous benefits package including

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minnesota Class A Master/Journeyman license required.
• 4+ years experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment in plant and office areas.
• Diagnose problems and repair machinery promptly to minimize downtime.
• Read blueprints and schematics to wire and modify equipment.
• Train and mentor unlicensed electricians and operators.
• Ensure safety procedures and chemical/hazardous waste handling compliance.

Skills

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Mechanical skills

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minnesota Master license

Minnesota Journeyman license

Tools

Blueprints

Job description

Quanex is looking for a Licensed Electrician to join our team on 2nd Shift located in Owatonna, MN, Monday - Friday 3pm-11pm. 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!

• Competitive Salary
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company's ESPP
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Various Work Schedules
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• $3000.00 New Hire Bonus

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 starting range for this position is $35 - $37.80/hour, depending on experience, with a shift differential of $2.50/hour on 2nd shift.

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.