Maintenance Electrician at Continental Group Sector ContiTech — Lincoln, NE

ContiTech USA is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to support electrical and electro-mechanical systems within a continuous manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving production equipment to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

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:

• Strong troubleshooting ability in electrical and control systems
• Experience working with PLC-based equipment
• Ability to work both day shift and night shift
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

DESIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

• Associate Degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology or related field
• 3+ years of industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment
• 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
• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts (2-2-3 schedule)
• Great Benefits at Low Premiums, 401k and much more!