Electrician at Continental in Lincoln, NE

The Business Area ContiTech develops, produces and markets products, systems and intelligent components made from rubber, plastic, metal and textiles. These products are used in mining, the agricultural industry, railway engineering mechanical and plant engineering, the automotive industry and other important sectors of the future.

This is not residential or commercial electrical work — this position supports heavy industrial manufacturing systems, controls, and production equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair 480V / 3-phase electrical systems
• Diagnose and maintain PLC-controlled production equipment
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot VFDs, motor controls, and MCC systems
• Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Cure control systems, load cells and temperature sensors, boiler electrical systems, and motors and drives
• Support electro-mechanical troubleshooting of production machinery
• Maintain plant lighting, power distribution, and alarm systems
• Fabricate and modify electrical panels and controls as required
• Collaborate with mechanics and controls engineers to resolve equipment failures
• Support plant safety standards including NFPA 70E compliance

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

• 3–5+ years of industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong troubleshooting ability in electrical and control systems
• Experience working with PLC-based equipment
• Ability to work rotating/off shifts
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

DESIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

• Associate Degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology or related field
• Experience in continuous-process or heavy manufacturing
• Familiarity with industrial automation systems

• Starting wage: $37.07/hr with opportunity for an additional $3/hr increase based on certification
• $1/hr Shift differential
• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts (2-2-3 schedule)
• Great Benefits at Low Premiums, 401k and much more!

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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