Electrical Technician - Days

Wells Enterprises • Le Mars, IA

383d • $60,798 - $66,123

About The Position

The Electrical Technician position at Wells Enterprises involves performing and inspecting preventive and predictive maintenance, as well as repairing electrical components and power systems. The role requires working under supervision to troubleshoot and test malfunctioning electrical components, ensuring all tasks are completed safely and efficiently. This position offers opportunities for skill progression and pay increases based on performance and tenure.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent GED; a 2-year degree or state of Iowa licensure preferred.
• 1 year of WEI electrical experience.
• Basic understanding of concepts and applications of electrical and power directives.
• Adequate communication, math, computer, and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of generating and processing work on a computerized maintenance management system.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform and inspect preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and repair of electrical components and power systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting, replacing, and testing malfunctioning electrical components on electrical power systems.
• Inspect, clean, treat for corrosion, and perform operational checks on electrical infrastructure, transformers, and motors with supervision.
• Install conduit following code standards and professional workmanship with general supervision.
• Analyze and repair components using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and hand tools.
• Install bus duct, switchgear, QO panels, and main switches with supervision.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, correctly, professionally, and timely, including documentation and clean-up responsibilities.
• Account for time on work orders ensuring proper labor utilization.
• Follow up and provide feedback on work orders.

Benefits

• $7,500 Hiring Bonus
• Skill progression potential with pay increases at 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months.
• Starting pay of $29.23/hr with a top rate of $31.79/hr at 12 months and $33.77/hr at Tech 5.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Textile Product Mills
• Education Level: High school or GED