Maintenance Electrician – PLC/Drives, 8–12h Shifts

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $7,500

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Des Moines, Iowa, seeks a Maintenance Electrician to provide emergency and routine maintenance in a heavy industrial setting. The role involves troubleshooting, electrical installations, and supporting manufacturing operations.

Three-plus years in industrial maintenance or related military/apprenticeship paths are required. The position offers flexible shift options (8/10/12 hours) and a sign-on bonus of $7,500, with eligibility for medical, prescription, dental and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance in multi-craft environment or 3+ years of maintenance related military experience or related apprenticeship with experience
• Associates Degree in Electronics, General Technology, Robotics, or related field and 2+ years industrial maintenance experience

Responsibilities

• 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, megers)
• 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 communicate via electronic media and interpersonal channels

Skills

Electrical theory

Reading schematics

Electrical distribution

OSHA safety

PLC experience

Education

Associates Degree in Electronics/General Technology/Robotics or related field

Completed apprenticeship program

Tools

Multi-meters

Oscilloscopes

Meggers

Electronic Drives/PLCs

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Des Moines, Iowa, seeks a Maintenance Electrician to provide emergency and routine maintenance in a heavy industrial setting. The role involves troubleshooting, electrical installations, and supporting manufacturing operations.

Three-plus years in industrial maintenance or related military/apprenticeship paths are required. The position offers flexible shift options (8/10/12 hours) and a sign-on bonus of $7,500, with eligibility for medical, prescription, dental and