Electrician II

GAF•Chester, SC

About The Position

The Electrician II supports the maintenance department by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing plant electrical systems and equipment. The role requires field and classroom experience in industrial electrical or instrumentation electrical craft, including two years of formal training combined with on-the-job training. Course completion letters or certifications and apprenticeship hourly logs can indicate qualifications. The Electrician is expected to perform other department employees’ duties when needed and to follow and enforce department and plant rules, policies, and procedures. The Electrician helps design, install, maintain, and repair plant electrical systems and equipment, and participates in predictive and preventive maintenance. The role involves independent analysis of equipment failures, recommending repair steps, performing critical electrical checks safely, supporting plant startups and shutdowns, and learning new systems. The position also requires identifying electrical hazards, selecting appropriate PPE, completing work orders, documenting work and parts in the CMMS, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. The posted base hourly rate is $45.43. GAF describes health insurance options, family-building benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, wellness and financial coaching programs, an employee referral program, product rebates, internal training, tuition reimbursement, and Employee Resource Groups. The posting states that competitive salary, benefits, 401(k), and vacation packages are offered for full-time permanent positions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 2 years of industrial electrical experience.
Two years of formal training combined with on-the-job training in industrial electrical or instrumentation electrical craft; course completion letters or certifications and apprenticeship hourly logs may indicate qualification.
Familiarity with PLCs, RSLogix 5/500/5000, HMI-Wonderware, industrial communications including Modbus, Profibus, RSLinx, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet, Simolink, and Synchlink.
Familiarity with AC, DC, and servo drives, including Allen Bradley, Siemens, Eurotherm, and Pacific Scientific drives.
Ability to identify electrical hazards and select appropriate PPE based on assessed energy.

Nice To Haves

Ability to use a computer and enter information into a CMMS.
Clear knowledge of plant electrical distribution and lighting systems.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E.
Ability to understand electrical diagrams and schematics.
Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization.
Electrical certification.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment and controls.
Independently analyze equipment failures and recommend repair steps, demonstrating electrical insight.
Perform critical electrical checks safely and apply craft knowledge.
Learn new systems and support electrical maintenance and troubleshooting across plant electrical systems.
Help with breakdowns on production lines and other plant equipment.
Support manufacturing startups and shutdowns.
Identify, locate, requisition, and install electrical repair parts.
Complete work orders assigned by the supervisor.
Enter work-order status, time worked, and repair-parts information into the CMMS system.
Recognize electrical hazards and select the appropriate category of PPE based on assessed energy.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe working area; mitigate hazards and report uncontrolled hazards to the supervisor.
Follow and enforce department and plant rules, policies, and procedures.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or needed.
Participate in predictive and preventative maintenance programs.