Becoming an electrician in Davenport, IA, typically begins with an apprenticeship that combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 5,144 electricians in Davenport, with wages averaging around $824.71 per week. The job market is projected to grow by 11% from 2022 to 2032, offering strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career in the electrical trade.
Position Overview: Novelis employees play a role in shaping a world of sustainable design, innovation, manufacturing excellence and closed-loop recycling. We pride ourselves on the depth of talent opportunities we offer for career advancement, education and management training. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Novelis has approximately 11,600 employees in 25 operating facilities on four continents and is making significant capital investments in recycling and rolling capacity in North America to meet an increasing customer demand. Novelis North America is co-located with its global headquarters and employs a network of 17 facilities to manufacture aluminum sheet for automotive, transportation, beverage cans, high-end specialty products, building materials and other industrial applications Responsibilities & Qualifications: Novelis Davenport has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Technician! The primary focus of this position is maintenance, service and repair of facilities and equipment. Successful Electrical Technicians are fast learners and self-motivated, independent workers. They have the ability to work under pressure and the willingness to work in varying conditions. Electrical Technicians receive training in troubleshooting, technical procedures, and safety. They help create, maintain, and repair the electronic components and equipment used in any machinery that involves electricity. They work on site to keep machinery and specialty equipment running correctly. Entry Level Rate: $43.01/hr Responsibilities • Use specialized measuring and diagnostic devices to evaluate equipment • Inspect for problems • Work with wires using hand tools while handling small components • Repair and replace defective components in motors, generators, controllers, storage batteries, switchboards, conductors, switches and varied electrical fixtures • Install, maintain and repair electrical, electromechanical, and electronic parts of machinery and equipment • Perform defensive repair and preservation of field, plant and shop for electronic and electrical systems, equipment, and devices • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams • Plan and prepare work orders or instructions utilizing blueprints, sketches, and drawings • On call – nights/weekends (rotation basis) Qualifications • Completion of a two (2) year degree in Electrical Technology. • Must possess good communication skills • Must possess acceptable people skills • Must work as a team member Location Profile: Davenport IA has been a key player in the aluminum industry for over 11 decades. Novelis employs more than 300 people in the Davenport community across two facilities: a finishing mill and a casting facility. Novelis is an active and engaged community partner in Davenport teaming up with organizations such as Toys for Tots and Hope at the BRICK House. Novelis is also a member of the Good Neighbor Project in Davenport. Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws. Disclaimer: We encourage all potential candidates to follow the protocols below and to be diligent when sharing any personal information: 1. Check the job posting is live and valid via our careers page: Careers - Novelis 2. Verify any communication with us by contacting our talent team at Careers - Novelis
See More Details >>Position Overview: The Novelis plant located in Davenport, IA has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Electrician. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. $41.14/ Hr Responsibilities & Qualifications:Responsibilities Include: • Performs breakdown, corrective, renovative and preventative electrical maintenance. • Locates and determines electrical malfunctions using test instruments. • Repairs malfunctions by replacing fuses, defective wiring, and cleaning or repairing motors and controls. • Applies knowledge of gauges, wiring diagrams, schematics and properties of electricity to trouble-shoot disabled or malfunctioning equipment. • Plans procedures, develops sketches, selects tools, equipment and materials best suited for job. • Maintains communication equipment and wiring. • Diagnoses and remedies furnace burner problems. • Climbs on buildings towers, and equipment to make inspections, repairs, and installations. • Considers all safety precautions and proper isolation of circuits to provide maximum safety precautions and a minimum of interference to operations. Follows all safety procedures and energy control (lockout/tagout). Utilizes JSA’s. • Operates forklift and uses articulating and rotating boom hoist, telescoping hoist, scissors lift, and pick-up truck.Required Qualifications: • Must be a leader in safety. Is a safe worker who demonstrates concern for personal safety and safety of others. • Team player and self-starter. • Basic computer knowledge. • Electrical aptitude.Understanding of National Electrical Code. • PLC/Ladder Logic experience and knowledge. • Motor drive knowledge and experience. • Ability to work from blueprints and written instructions. • Electrical troubleshooting skills. • Capable of running conduit and running wiring. • Understanding of electrical distribution principles. • Willingness to train and improve knowledge and skills. • Three to five years industrial electrical experience or combination of training and work experience. Location Profile:Davenport IA has been a key player in the aluminum industry for over 11 decades. Novelis employs more than 300 people in the Davenport community across two facilities: a finishing mill and a casting facility. Novelis is an active and engaged community partner in Davenport teaming up with organizations like Habitat for Humanity Riverbend Food Bank and CASI and sponsoring local events including Advanced Manufacturing Career Day.Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $39.56 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Novelis employees play a role in shaping a world of sustainable design, innovation, manufacturing excellence and closed-loop recycling. We pride ourselves on the depth of talent opportunities we offer for career advancement, education and management training. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Novelis has approximately 11,600 employees in 25 operating facilities on four continents and is making significant capital investments in recycling and rolling capacity in North America to meet an increasing customer demand. Novelis North America is co-located with its global headquarters and employs a network of 17 facilities to manufacture aluminum sheet for automotive, transportation, beverage cans, high-end specialty products, building materials and other industrial applications Novelis Davenport has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Technician! The primary focus of this position is maintenance, service and repair of facilities and equipment. Successful Electrical Technicians are fast learners and self-motivated, independent workers. They have the ability to work under pressure and the willingness to work in varying conditions. Electrical Technicians receive training in troubleshooting, technical procedures, and safety. They help create, maintain, and repair the electronic components and equipment used in any machinery that involves electricity. They work on site to keep machinery and specialty equipment running correctly. Entry Level Rate: $43.01/hr Responsibilities · Use specialized measuring and diagnostic devices to evaluate equipment · Inspect for problems · Work with wires using hand tools while handling small components · Repair and replace defective components in motors, generators, controllers, storage batteries, switchboards, conductors, switches and varied electrical fixtures · Install, maintain and repair electrical, electromechanical, and electronic parts of machinery and equipment · Perform defensive repair and preservation of field, plant and shop for electronic and electrical systems, equipment, and devices · Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams · Plan and prepare work orders or instructions utilizing blueprints, sketches, and drawings · On call – nights/weekends (rotation basis) Qualifications · Completion of a two (2) year degree in Electrical Technology. · Must possess good communication skills · Must possess acceptable people skills · Must work as a team member Davenport IA has been a key player in the aluminum industry for over 11 decades. Novelis employs more than 300 people in the Davenport community across two facilities: a finishing mill and a casting facility. Novelis is an active and engaged community partner in Davenport teaming up with organizations such as Toys for Tots and Hope at the BRICK House. Novelis is also a member of the Good Neighbor Project in Davenport. Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws. We encourage all potential candidates to follow the protocols below and to be diligent when sharing any personal information: 1. Check the job posting is live and valid via our careers page: Careers - Novelis 2. Verify any communication with us by contacting our talent team at Careers - Novelis
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