unlicensed electrician.

Looking for a stable 1st-shift industrial maintenance role that invests directly in your technical growth and licensing? Spherion is hiring an Unlicensed Electrician for a premier manufacturing facility in Owatonna, MN! In addition to top-tier starting pay, you will work alongside licensed professionals to gain hands-on hours toward earning your Class A Journeyman or Maintenance Electrician License.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: $25.25 to $27.50/hour starting rate based on experience.
• 1st Shift Schedule: Consistent weekday hours (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM) with weekends off.
• Career Pathway: Clear path to gain field hours and training toward electrical licensure.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Disability & Life Insurance.
• Financial Growth: 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and continuous education/tuition support.

Role Summary
As an Unlicensed Electrician, you will perform electrical maintenance and repairs on industrial manufacturing equipment while assisting with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing systems. You will work closely with licensed electricians to minimize equipment downtime and ensure facility machinery operates at peak efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Equipment Installation: Install new machinery, fixtures, and corresponding electrical, plumbing, and utility hook-ups to ensure full operational readiness.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose electrical and mechanical issues quickly to perform effective repairs and minimize production downtime.
• Multi-Craft Maintenance: Support preventative and corrective maintenance across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing components.
• Mentorship & Mentoring: Work directly alongside a Licensed Electrician to expand your trade knowledge and build credit toward your electrician licensing goals.
• Parts & Inventory: Determine necessary repair parts, supplies, and hardware required for upcoming work orders.

Working hours: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Skills:

• PLC & Automation Basics: Exposure to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), HMIs, or automated control systems.

Education:
High School

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: Completion of a Vo-Tech electrical program (Mechatronics, Robotics, Construction Electrician) OR a minimum of 2 years of industrial electrical experience.
• Tools: Must possess and maintain your own basic hand tools.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, blueprints, and understanding mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshooting abilities, decision-making skills, and attention to detail.

Apply today!

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).