Siegwerk is a private, family owned manufacturer of inks and coatings for the consumer packaging industry - so chances are, you use our product every day. With almost two hundred years in the business, global operation and daily demand for our products, Siegwerk offers a stable work environment - no matter what the economy does. With 5,000 employees around the globe, Siegwerk lives the “Ink, Heart & Soul” work philosophy. In this role you will play a direct role in supporting the people who create, make, test, sell and transport the colors you see in nearly every aisle of many stores you walk through. Without us, many of the goods you routinely purchase will not get onto the shelves.

Our company philosophy incorporates what our customers experience every day. We know our business and produce inks and individual solutions in close cooperation with our business partners. With over 180 years of experience and 5,000 employees in 30 countries we are able to supply and support every customer, anywhere in the world.

Job Summary

Siegwerk is looking for an Industrial Electrician to join our team in Des Moines! You will be responsible for the installation and repair of electrical systems, including the components of industrial machinery and equipment.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience with electrical equipment in accordance with the National Electrical Code and already possess professional electrical licensing or have the ability to obtain it shortly after hire.

Compensation: $40 per hour or more depending on experience

Responsibilities

• Installs electrical equipment in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
• Replaces and maintains electrical equipment and components. Installs lighting, conduit, and fittings.
• Troubleshoots control circuits.
• Reads and analyzes electrical prints and schematics.
• Tests and repairs electrical motors and pumps.
• Completes work orders as requested by production.
• Install Frequency drives and trouble shoot issues with drives Conducts preventive maintenance per program.
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradly PLC’s.
• Serves as a back up to other maintenance personnel, if required.

• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers.
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma with six years electrical experience.
• Experience with and working knowledge of blue prints, electrical schematics, and ladder diagrams for PLA within an industrial setting.
• Currently hold or ability to obtain a electrical journeyman's license soon after hire.

• Valid driver's license to enable the incumbent to use company vehicle to travel to secondary manufacturing plant and pick up misc. parts.

• Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account w/ employer contribution
• 401(k) w/ employer match
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program