John Deere Ottumwa Works - Industrial Electrician

Overview

At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. We live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us.

A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

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Location:

United States (US) - Iowa - Ottumwa

As an Industrial Electrician (Electrical Machine Maintenance) employee with John Deere in Ottumwa, IA, you will:

• Lay out, install, modify, and maintain complex electrical circuits and electronic equipment. Diagnose and remedy electrical problems with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Work from intricate wiring diagrams and schematic drawings, as well as prints, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Plan work sequence and select materials and tools needed for a given task.
• Establish primary and secondary distribution centers, balance loads, and wire circuits with many units and connections.
• Locate and correct electrical issues of various nature, including working on high voltage circuits which may require rigging, ladders and building structures.
• Install and/or maintain motors, generators, lights, electronic equipment, transformers, switches, lighting arrestors, welding equipment, power and light lines, control panels, automatic controls, switchboards, etc.
• Assist and support other team members and work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.
• Work shifts (choice of shift based on seniority).

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least one of the following:
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
  • At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience
• Electrical journeyman’s card or at least 8 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience (or equivalent Military experience and training).
• Thorough knowledge of both national and local electrical safety codes.
• Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for the duration of the work shift, including frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Ability and willingness to work any shift and potential overtime (including weekends).

If you strive to do great work, excel in creative environments, thrive in teams, and live for problem solving – this is the place for you.

At John Deere, your ideas, experiences, and values matter.

• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Wellbeing – Physical and Mental Healthcare
• Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.