Industrial Electrician

USG Corporation•Oakfield, NY

2d•$30 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Industrial Electrician in the Oakfield - Reliability department. The primary focus is on ensuring safe and efficient electrical operations within the manufacturing plant. The position involves installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical components, AC/DC motors, control systems, and instrumentation equipment, including PLC controls. The electrician will interpret wiring schematics, operate electrical test equipment, and adhere to safety regulations and codes such as NEC and NFPA-70E.

Requirements

Must have the desired technical skills to safely and proficiently work as an electrician in a plant setting.
Possess basic mechanical maintenance skills.
Ability to interpret and perform tasks as detailed on printed work orders.
Basic computer skills needed to complete safety training and review work-related email.
Ability to operate equipment as needed, including forklifts, etc.
Familiar with common hand tools and how to properly use them.
Good collaboration skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Work safely as a top priority by adhering to the plant’s accident prevention policies. Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Safely install, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot electrical components within the manufacturing plant.
Maintain, test and repair AC/DC motors and motor control systems.
Develop skill set to troubleshoot advanced control system and instrumentation equipment including PLC controls.
Interpret and use wiring schematics.
Operate electrical test equipment inherent to the job.
Know and understand NEC codes, become trained in NFPA-70E, and practice all other electrician duties in a manufacturing environment.