Maintenance Electrician - $3000 Sign On Bonus
Continental
Lincoln, NE
Manufacturing / Production
Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.
ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.
Job Description
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.
- 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!
About the company
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Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.
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