Maintenance Electrician
Novelis · Davenport, IA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Novelis (metals) in Davenport, IA.
- Tools it names
- ISO 9001, IATF 16949, PLC, Casting
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $61k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 3011 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 77 other live reliability postings in Iowa.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $72k–$107k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 62%
- ✓ PLC 44%
- Welding 35%
- Root cause 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Novelis
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- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Responsibilities
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Qualifications
The Novelis plant located in Davenport, IA has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Electrician . This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.
$41.14/ Hr
Responsibilities
- ◆Performs breakdown, corrective, renovative and preventative electrical maintenance.
- ◆Locates and determines electrical malfunctions using test instruments.
- ◆Repairs malfunctions by replacing fuses, defective wiring, and cleaning or repairing motors and controls.
- ◆Applies knowledge of gauges, wiring diagrams, schematics and properties of electricity to trouble-shoot disabled or malfunctioning equipment.
- ◆Plans procedures, develops sketches, selects tools, equipment and materials best suited for job.Maintains communication equipment and wiring.
- ◆Diagnoses and remedies furnace burner problems.
- ◆Climbs on buildings towers, and equipment to make inspections, repairs, and installations.
- ◆Considers all safety precautions and proper isolation of circuits to provide maximum safety precautions and a minimum of interference to operations. Follows all safety procedures and energy control (lockout/tagout). Utilizes JSA’s.
- ◆Operates forklift and uses articulating and rotating boom hoist, telescoping hoist, scissors lift, and pick-up truck.
- ◆Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications, where applicable.
Required Qualifications
- ✓Must be a leader in safety. Is a safe worker who demonstrates concern for personal safety and safety of others.
- ✓Team player and self-starter.
- ✓Basic computer knowledge.
- ✓Electrical aptitude.Understanding of National Electrical Code.
- ✓PLC/Ladder Logic experience and knowledge.
- ✓Motor drive knowledge and experience.
- ✓Ability to work from blueprints and written instructions.
- ✓Electrical troubleshooting skills.
- ✓Capable of running conduit and running wiring.
- ✓Understanding of electrical distribution principles.
- ✓Willingness to train and improve knowledge and skills.
- ✓Three to five years industrial electrical experience or combination of training and work experience.
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Position Overview
Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of “shaping a sustainable world together,” we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.
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Location Profile
Davenport IA has been a key player in the aluminum industry for over 11 decades. Novelis employs more than 300 people in the Davenport community across two facilities: a finishing mill and a casting facility. Novelis is an active and engaged community partner in Davenport teaming up with organizations like Habitat for Humanity Riverbend Food Bank and CASI and sponsoring local events including Advanced Manufacturing Career Day.Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage.