Maintenance Electrician (ME)

bridgestone; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Bridgestone America, Inc. – Des Moines, IA is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to provide emergency and routine maintenance in a heavy industrial setting. The role requires troubleshooting, electrical installations, and support for manufacturing operations with a starting rate of $44.74 per hour.

Eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage; $7,500 Sign-On Bonus (50% at hire, 50% at one year). The candidate will handle electrical theory, distribution systems, PLCs, and drives, read

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance in a multi-craft environment or equivalent military maintenance experience
• Associates Degree in Electronics or related field with 2+ years maintenance experience
• General computer skills, PLC experience, and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical systems and repair manufacturing machinery
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and perform analytical diagnostics
• Read electrical schematics and one-line drawings
• Work with electrical distribution and control systems
• Operate hand and power tools safely
• Utilize meters, scopes, and testing equipment
• Adhere to OSHA electrical safety and LOTO requirements
• Communicate clearly via electronic media and with team members
• Support shift schedules including 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts; shift preference by seniority

Skills

Mechanical & Fluid Systems

Electrical theory & application

Electrical distribution systems

Motor/Generator theory

PLCs

Electrical schematics

Electrical measuring tools

Electrical safety & LOTO

Electrical troubleshooting

Hand tools

Power tools

Computers & MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Associates Degree in Electronics or related field

2+ years industrial maintenance experience

Completed apprenticeship program

Tools

PLC experience

Job description

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Business Unit

BAMG - Des Moines

Management Level

Non-Management

Job Category

Production & Skilled Trades

Position Summary

The Maintenance Electrician position is located in Des Moines, Iowa. Maintenance Electricians will provide emergency and routine maintenance support to the operations departments in a machine intensive, heavy industrial environment. Perform analytical troubleshooting, electrical installations, provide customers with estimates of repair time, perform repairs on manufacturing machinery and auxiliary systems and provide overall support for all aspects of manufacturing operations.
The Maintenance Electrician opening is an hourly position with a starting rate of $44.74 / hour.
- Eligible for medical, prescription, dental, & vision coverage on date of hire
- Sign On Bonus $7500 - paid 50% at hire and 50% at one year.
Qualified candidates will be required to pass a written technical skill assessment and undergo a one-on-one technical interview.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for the Maintenance Electrician (ME) position may include the following:

-Basic Knowledge of Mechanical and Fluid Systems

-Electrical theory and application

-Knowledge of electrical distribution systems

-Knowledge of Motor/Generator Theory and Application and controls

-Familiarity with Electronic Drives and PLCs

-Ability to read one line distribution drawings and electrical schematics

-Electrical measuring instruments (multi-meters, oscilloscopes, meggers, et al)

-OSHA safety rules for manufacturing plants, including electrical safety and LOTO

-Electrical Troubleshooting

-Operation and use of hand tools

-Operation and use of power tools

-Functional knowledge of computers and Microsoft office

-Ability to clearly communicate via electronic media and interpersonal

Candidates must have flexibility working either an 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shift on either a day or night shift. Shift preference is based on seniority, therefore we cannot guarantee a specific shift.

8-Hour Shift Schedule:

Shift B Monday – Friday, 6 am – 2 pm

10-Hour Shift Scheule:

Shift E Monday – Thursday, 6 pm – 4 am

12-Hour Shift Schedule

Day shift is from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M. Night shift is from 6 P.M. to 6 A.M. Teammates must be able to work a shift schedule with 48 hours one week and 36 hours the next week.

Week 1

Monday - Day Off

Tuesday - Day Off

Wednesday - Work

Thursday - Work

Friday - Day Off

Saturday - Day Off

Sunday - Day Off

Week 2

Monday - Work

Tuesday - Work

Wednesday - Day Off

Thursday - Day Off

Friday - Work

Saturday - Work

Sunday- Work

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of industrial maintenance in multi-craft environment OR

3+ years of high-tech maintenance related military experience OR

Completedapprenticeship program & 2 year industrial maintenance experience OR

Associates Degree in Electronics, General Technology, Robotics, or related field and 2+ years industrial maintenance experience

Candidates must also possess general computer skills, PLC experience, & presentation skills

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• An effective and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.