Electrical Jobs in Fort Dodge, Iowa

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Industrial Electrician / Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians

Your Job Our Georgia-Pacific Gypsum facility located in Fort Dodge, IA is seeking motivated and safety-oriented Industrial Electricians / Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Technicians to join our Maintenance team. The Industrial Electrician plays a key role in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems throughout the facility to support the organization's long-term quality and production objectives. This position is essential for performing preventative maintenance to ensure the reliability of all electrical equipment. Our Electricians work collaboratively to maintain a safe and efficient working environment for all employees. Compensation • This role starts at $36.77/hour and shift differentials and overtime opportunities • Quarterly bonus plan • Georgia-Pacific offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, 401(k), accident and sickness, paid holidays and vacations, as well as overtime opportunities. Shift: • This position will work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule. Shifts include weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary. Our Team The Fort Dodge Gypsum facility has a robust history producing gypsum wallboard and has operated continuously for over 50 years in helping Georgia-Pacific as one of the nation's leading gypsum board manufacturers. Georgia-Pacific's building product business is consistently amongst the nation's top suppliers of building products to large warehouse retailers and building materials dealers. Our employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit http:www.buildgp.com . What You Will Do • Repair and maintain electrical equipment • Read and interpret electrical schematics to troubleshoot and install equipment • Take an active role in a quality maintenance program to reduce production waste and achieve production quality goals • Troubleshoot and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) • Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems such as relay logic, motor controls and AC/DC drives • Change out parts; repair or upgrade electrical equipment, relays, fuses, motor and/or wiring; and transfer work to the shop as necessary • Participate and perform preventative maintenance tasks to ensure integrity of program and reliability of equipment • Maintain housekeeping standards • Complete daily work orders • Work in a loud/noisy, hot, humid and greasy environment • Work on machinery at various heights • Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment • Work any shift, variable start times, overtime, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. • Computer skills for record keeping and documentation functions Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) • Experience reading electrical schematics • Experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing electrical control systems including but not limited to relay logic, motor controls and AC/DC drives • Experience installing industrial electrical equipment • Experience working with electrical controls for pneumatic systems What Will Put You Ahead • Experience troubleshooting and maintaining Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) • 3+ years of electrical experience in an industrial, manufacturing or industrial military environment • Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) • Experience installing, examining, replacing or repairing Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)'s and motor controllers • Experience installing, maintaining and programming Allen Bradley Contrologix PLC's • Associate's degree or higher in Electrical Information Technology At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here . Who We Are As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

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Industrial Electrician - Full-time

Industrial Electrician Our Fort Dodge, IA Gypsum facility is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team as an Industrial Electrician. The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing and troubleshooting electrical equipment within the mill to support the long-term quality and production goals of the organization. This position also performs preventative maintenance in order to ensure electrical equipment reliability. Our Electricians work as a team to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. This will be a 12 hour rotating shift. These positions start at $35.88 per hour and higher, depending on your experience. What You Will Do In Your Role Repair and maintain electrical equipment Read and interpret electrical schematics to troubleshoot and install equipment Take an active role in a quality maintenance program to reduce production waste and achieve production quality goals Troubleshoot and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems such as relay logic, motor controls and AC/DC drives Change out parts; repair or upgrade electrical equipment, relays, fuses, motor and/or wiring; and transfer work to the shop as necessary Perform preventative maintenance tasks as assigned Maintain housekeeping standards Complete daily work orders Work in a loud/noisy, hot, humid and greasy environment Ability to work on machinery at various heights Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment Ability to work any shift, variable start times, overtime, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. Computer skills for record keeping and documentation functions The Experience You Will Bring Experience reading electrical schematics Experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing electrical control systems including but not limited to relay logic, motor controls and AC/DC drives Ability to install industrial electrical equipment Experience working with electrical controls for pneumatic systems What Will Put You Ahead Experience troubleshooting and maintaining Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) 3+ years of electrical experience in an industrial, manufacturing or industrial military environment Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Experience installing, examining, replacing or repairing Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)’s and motor controllers Experience installing, maintaining and programming Allen Bradley Contrologix PLC’s Experience working with PID Controls in A B Contrologix Associate’s degree or higher in Electrical Information Technology Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy . Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: Industrial Electrician Our Fort Dodge, IA Gypsum facility is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team as an Industrial Electrician. The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing and troubleshooting electrical equipment within the mill to support the long-term quality and production goals of the organization. This position also performs preventative maintenance in order to ensure electrical equipment reliability. Our Electricians work as a team to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. This will be a 12 hour rotating shift. These positions start at $35.88 per hour and higher, depending on your experience. What You Will Do In Your Role Repair and maintain electrical equipment Read and interpret electrical schematics to troubleshoot and install equipment Take an active role in a quality maintenance program to reduce production waste and achieve production quality goals Troubleshoot and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems such as relay logic, motor controls and AC/DC drives Change out parts; repair or upgrade electrical equipment, relays, fuses, motor and/or wiring; and transfer work to the shop as necessary Perform preventative maintenance tasks as assigned Maintain housekeeping standards Complete daily work orders Work in a loud/noisy, hot, humid and greasy environment Ability to work on machinery at various heights Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment Ability to work any shift, variable start times, overtime, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. Computer skills for record keeping and documentation functions The Experience You Will Bring Experience reading electrical schematics Experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing electrical control systems including but not limited to relay logic, motor controls and AC/DC drives Ability to install industrial electrical equipment Experience working with electrical controls for pneumatic systems What Will Put You Ahead Experience troubleshooting and maintaining Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) 3+ years of electrical experience in an industrial, manufacturing or industrial military environment Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Experience installing, examining, replacing or repairing Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)’s and motor controllers Experience installing, maintaining and programming Allen Bradley Contrologix PLC’s Experience working with PID Controls in A B Contrologix Associate’s degree or higher in Electrical Information Technology Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy . Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information:

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Industrial Electrical Technician - Mid

Job Title Industrial Electrical Technician - MidJob Description Summary Perform calibration and documentation of: Flow Measurement, Level Measurement, Pressure, Temperature, Analytical InstrumentationJob Description Industrial Electrical Technician - Mid Who Are We? C&W Services is the industry leader in cutting-edge maintenance and janitorial programs for facilities ranging corporate office portfolios and manufacturing plants to large public venues—keeping our client’s facility running smoothly all the time. What’s The Job? Title: Industrial Electrical Technician - Mid Location: Fort Dodge, IA Salary: $29.15 - $40.40 depending on experience level determined during interview process Hours: 6:30 am - 5:00 pm (4 day week) What’s in it for me? • Weekly pay on Fridays. • Comprehensive benefits day one, including Employee Perks and Daily Pay Program • Advancement opportunities. • Training to work in a cutting-edge facility. • Company provided safety apparel and uniforms. What Will I Be Doing? Here are just a few things you can expect to do daily: • Team member must be able to work in a team oriented and safety conscious environment. “Safety First” expectations include, but are not limited to, PJHA process, Observation process, and compliance with all company / site safety guidelines and procedures. • This position may require moderate supervision and follow-up. • Must be able to use hand tools on a daily basis such as power tools • Willing to work all shifts including holidays and weekends when demanded by the job. • Work from elevated areas (ladders, platforms, scaffolding, and others as required) utilizing fall protection equipment when needed. • Must be able to adhere to the published work schedule while being flexible in hours based on workload • Work without direct supervision on daily assigned work. • Maintain compliance with all company & customer regulations, policies, and procedures • Must be able to utilize industrial powered vehicles (RTFL, Forklift, Aerial Lift, Scissor Lift) • Electrical Electrician: must have a working knowledge and proficiency with installing, repairing and maintaining industrial electrical components and equipment. Lighting, electrical protective devices, motors, inverters, soft starts, wye-delta systems along with hard wired and ethernet based control; Must have a working knowledge of schematics, mathematics, preventive/predictive technologies, basic computer literacy, safe electrical test and measurement best practices • Instrumentation Electrician: must have an awareness and be able to perform calibration and documentation of functions pertaining to the key elements of: Flow Measurement, Level Measurement, Pressure, Temperature, Analytical Instrumentation; Must be able to troubleshoot process control loops – using key elements and specialized testing equipment • Wire Pull Electrician: Must have an awareness and be able to perform functions pertaining to: Terminating motor starters, control & power wires; Cut, thread, bend and install raceway (conduit) and cable trays in an industrial setting; Install wire through raceway and cable trays to be tested by MCA; Must be aware and able to follow standards laid out by NECA 101 • Ensures compliance with all company / customer regulations, policies, and procedures. • Achieve performance expectations set forth as part of performance appraisals to include employee development planning. • Communications with all team members to assist the development of short- and long-range planning in assist of the company’s goals and objectives • Maintain personal tools required for your job to include an up to date documented personal tool lists. Required tool listing to be supplied as part of employment. • Meet physical requirements of the job. Physical requirements of the job will be provided to you prior to employment. • Perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. • Accurate and timely administrative duties to include, but not limited to, time accounting and work order completion. • Must maintain positive customer and employee relations. What Makes Me Qualified? Don’t meet all of the requirements but are still interested in working for us? Please apply and we will review your resume for other roles! • Electronics or Industrial Electricity preferred, but not required. Ability to obtain State Journeyman Electrical License upon meeting state required qualifications; ability to obtain ISA’s CCST Level 1 Certification. • Experience: 2-5 years of mechanical experience and/or 1-2 years of education in Electronics or Industrial Electricity preferred. What are the physical demands of the role? The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). • Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. • Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. • Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required • Ability to move for extended or continuous periods of time • Ability to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools • Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment • Ability to operate forklifts or other vehicles in a safe manner • Ability to wear a respirator while performing job duties • Communication/ Expression —The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. • Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). What is the work environment? The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. INCO: “C&W Services”

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Overview

Becoming an electrician in Fort Dodge, IA typically begins with an apprenticeship, which 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, the average weekly wage for electricians in Fort Dodge is approximately $1,179.50, with experienced professionals often earning over $1,300 weekly. Trade schools, local unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.

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