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John Deere Ottumwa Works - Industrial Electrician

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Ottumwa, IA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

National Career Readiness CertificateElectrical Journeyperson’s Card Or 8+ Years Industrial Electrical Maintenance Experience Or Equivalent Military Experience And Training

Job overview

John Deere is hiring a John Deere Ottumwa Works - Industrial Electrician. The Industrial Electrician at John Deere in Ottumwa, IA will lay out, install, modify, and maintain complex electrical circuits and equipment, diagnose and remedy problems, and prioritize safety, quality, and teamwork while working from detailed wiring diagrams and supporting other team members.

Key focus areas include Work from intricate wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, prints, sketches, and verbal instructions., Plan work sequence and select required materials and tools., and Establish primary and secondary distribution centers, balance loads, and wire circuits..

Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+, High School Diploma Or G.E.D., and National Career Readiness Certificate. Important skills include Lay Out Electrical Circuits, Install Electrical Circuits, Modify Electrical Circuits, Maintain Electrical Circuits, Maintain Electronic Equipment, and Diagnose Electrical Problems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Lay Out Electrical CircuitsInstall Electrical CircuitsModify Electrical CircuitsMaintain Electrical CircuitsMaintain Electronic EquipmentDiagnose Electrical ProblemsRemedy Electrical ProblemsSafety FocusQuality FocusCollaborationRead Wiring DiagramsRead Schematic DrawingsRead PrintsRead SketchesFollow Verbal InstructionsPlan Work SequenceSelect MaterialsSelect ToolsEstablish Primary Distribution CentersEstablish Secondary Distribution CentersBalance LoadsWire CircuitsLocate Electrical IssuesCorrect Electrical IssuesWork on High Voltage CircuitsUse RiggingUse LaddersInstall MotorsMaintain MotorsInstall GeneratorsMaintain GeneratorsInstall LightsMaintain LightsInstall Electronic EquipmentInstall TransformersMaintain TransformersInstall SwitchesMaintain SwitchesInstall Lightning ArrestorsMaintain Lightning ArrestorsInstall Welding EquipmentMaintain Welding EquipmentInstall Power LinesMaintain Power LinesInstall Light LinesMaintain Light LinesInstall Control PanelsMaintain Control PanelsInstall Automatic ControlsMaintain Automatic ControlsInstall SwitchboardsMaintain SwitchboardsAssist Team MembersLay Out Complex Electrical CircuitsInstall Complex Electrical CircuitsModify Complex Electrical CircuitsMaintain Complex Electrical CircuitsLay Out Electronic EquipmentModify Electronic EquipmentWork From Intricate Wiring DiagramsWork From Schematic DrawingsWork From PrintsWork From SketchesWork From Verbal InstructionsRiggingWork From Wiring DiagramsUse Building StructureSchematic DrawingsStandard Electrical SymbolsUse of RiggingUse of LaddersUse of Building StructureSupport Team MembersWork With Minimal SupervisionClean Work AreaNational Electrical Safety CodesElectrical WiringSchematic InterpretationHigh Voltage SafetyMotor MaintenanceGenerator MaintenanceTransformer MaintenanceControl Panel MaintenanceAutomatic ControlsSwitchboard OperationWelding Equipment OperationLadder UseManual Material HandlingProblem SolvingSafety ComplianceReading Wiring DiagramsInterpreting Schematic DrawingsElectrical Circuit InstallationElectrical Circuit MaintenanceHigh Voltage Circuit WorkRigging and Ladder UseMotor Installation and MaintenanceGenerator Installation and MaintenanceControl Panel InstallationAutomatic Controls MaintenanceSwitchboard MaintenanceElectrical Safety Codes KnowledgeManual Physical TasksShift FlexibilityInterpret Wiring DiagramsBalance Electrical LoadsWork With High Voltage CircuitsUse Rigging EquipmentLoad BalancingDistribution Center SetupManual Material SelectionWiring DiagramsElectrical SymbolsHigh Voltage CircuitsLaddersMotorsGeneratorsTransformersSwitchesLightning ArrestorsWelding EquipmentPower LinesLight LinesControl PanelsSwitchboards

Qualifications

Must Be 18+High School Diploma or G.E.D.National Career Readiness Certificate3+ Years Manufacturing Work ExperienceElectrical Journeyperson’s Card or 8+ Years Industrial Electrical Maintenance Experience or Equivalent Military Experience and TrainingKnowledge of National and Local Electrical Safety CodesAbility to Perform Manual TasksWillingness to Work Any Shift and Potential Overtime

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

John Deere Ottumwa Works - Industrial Electrician

Date: Jul 24, 2026

Location: Ottumwa, Iowa, US, 52501

Company: John Deere

At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Ottumwa

As an Industrial Electrician (Electrical Machine Maintenance) employee with John Deere in Ottumwa, IA, you will:

Lay out, install, modify, and maintain complex electrical circuits and electronic equipment. In addition, you will diagnose and remedy electrical problems while focusing on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Job details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following:

  • Work from intricate wiring diagrams and schematic drawings involving the use of standard electrical symbols for power, control, and measurement. In addition, work from prints, sketches, and verbal instructions.

  • Plan work sequence and select materials and tools needed for given task.

  • Establish primary and secondary distribution centers, balance loads, and wire circuits having many units and connections.

  • Locate and correct electrical issues of various nature including working on high voltage circuits which may require the use of rigging, ladders and building structure.

  • Install and/or maintain motors, generators, lights, electronic equipment, transformers, switches, lightning arrestors, welding equipment, power and light lines, control panels, automatic controls, switchboards, etc.

  • Assist and support other team members and work with minimal supervision.

  • Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.

  • Work shifts (choice of shift based on seniority).

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

  • Must have at least one of the following:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.

  • National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

  • At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience

  • Electrical journeyperson’s card or at least 8 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience (or equivalent Military experience and training).

  • Thorough knowledge of both national and local electrical safety codes.

  • Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.

  • Ability and willingness to work any shift and potential overtime (including weekends).

Why Work at John Deere? Why Work anywhere else?

If you strive to do great work, excel in creative environments, thrive in teams, and live for problem solving – this is the place for you.

At John Deere, your ideas, experiences, and values matter.

Please see below for a summary of the value of your John Deere career and total rewards available to you to support you and your well-being.

  • Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses

  • Savings & Retirement benefits

  • Wellbeing – Physical and Mental Healthcare

  • Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages

  • Employee Assistance Programs

  • Tuition Assistance

  • Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations

  • Charitable contribution match

  • Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Nearest Major Market: Ottumwa

Nearest Secondary Market: Des Moines

Job Segment: Electrician, Welding, Electrical, Industrial, Engineering, Manufacturing

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