Electrician - Quaker (Cedar Rapids)
Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
USD 38.4-38.4 / hour
Posted on Sep 12, 2026
Quick Look
Pay: $38.40 per hour
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Work Days: Monday-Friday, Weekends
Start Time: 7:00am-3:00pm during training, 2nd and 3rd shift possible post-training
End Time: 24-hour operations
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age or older
- Must have general knowledge of PC’s, excellent communication, interpersonal, training, teaming, and problem-solving skills
- Must work effectively in a team environment which requires continued development of new skills, continued drive for productivity and process improvements, self-direction and the ability to communicate at all levels
- Must be able to work any shift in any department, including an alternative 12-hour work schedule, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to lift 15 to 50 points with or without a reasonable accommodation
- Willing and able to work in an environment that has extreme temperatures, humidity, hazardous/loud equipment, and slippery surfaces
- Must be familiar with LOTO and safe work practices.
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment to keep production running safely and reliably.
What You’ll Do
- Responsible for the installation and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical controls and systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Troubleshoot issues with Allen Bradley components and PLC’s utilizing Logix 5000, SLC 500, PLC5 and other Rockwell Software controls.
- Frequent work with industrial controls, PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD’s, servo motors, metal detectors, weighing systems, temperature controllers, various feeding systems, extrusion systems, material transport systems and mixing systems.
- Responsible for maintaining and repairing 120/208, 277/480 and assisting with 13,800 volt electrical systems.
Helpful Experience
- Associates degree in Industrial Maintenance and/or five years of work experience
- Strong background in Rockwell software, PLC’s, and HMI’s
- TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) experience
What to Expect
- On-the-Job Training: Learn the role through hands-on and classroom training
- High Energy Workplace: On the go for most of the day in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment that involves lifting, bending, and moving product throughout your shift
- Health & Lifestyle Benefits: As a full‑time team member, you’ll be supported with competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and opportunities to grow a long‑term career at PepsiCo. Benefits include: 6 weeks vacation, PTO, 13 holidays, pension, parental leave, annual bonus, as well as tool and uniform allowance.
