Industrial Electrician 3rd Shift

USG Corporation • Westlake, OH

106d • $33 - $44

About The Position

The Industrial Electrician performs electrical maintenance and repair in a manufacturing plant, including installing or modifying circuitry, wiring and conduit, replacing electrical components, testing and adjusting equipment, and interpreting PLC ladder logic. The role also includes minor mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting power transmission, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. The electrician maintains production machinery and equipment through preventive maintenance and uses diagrams, manuals, specifications, and precision testing instruments to identify malfunctions. Defective parts may be removed using hoists, cranes, and hand or power tools.

The position follows the plant reliability performance model and required maintenance activities, and prioritizes a safe, clean work environment in compliance with plant rules, OSHA regulations, and USG safety standards. It requires effective communication and cooperation with coworkers, completion of assignments delegated by a supervisor, and the ability to work safely in adverse conditions and operate plant mobile equipment.

USG offers medical, vision, and dental coverage beginning on the first day of employment, a 401(k) investment plan with company match, a pension plan, optional insurance programs, performance-based bonus potential, paid time off, and paid holidays. Pay may vary based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Prior experience in manufacturing electrical work or a related skills field is required.
• Consistently understand and comply with plant and departmental safety rules, standards, and model programs.
• Know when, where, and how to use standard and specialized personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Be able to perform the essential physical requirements of the position.
• Be able to work in adverse conditions, including extreme temperatures and negotiating uneven terrain, ramps, steps, and ladders.
• Be able to protect oneself and coworkers from potential safety hazards.
• Understand verbal and written instructions from plant supervision and perform assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Be able to cooperate with other workers on safety, quality, and production or maintenance matters and understand how assigned tasks relate to other requirements.
• Pass the USG Mechanical Skills Assessment.
• Be willing to pursue additional training if required.
• Be able to safely operate plant mobile equipment.
• Be a self-starter who can complete tasks with little guidance or supervision.
• Demonstrate good safety practices and attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Basic mechanical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced electrical maintenance tasks.
• Install or modify circuitry; measure, cut, and install wiring and conduit systems.
• Replace breakers, fuses, switches, drives, and wiring as needed.
• Test and adjust equipment to prevent issues; troubleshoot or replace electrical components.
• Observe OSHA, USG, and NFPA 70E regulations.
• Interpret PLC ladder logic programs.
• Perform minor mechanical maintenance, such as replacing drive belts and small-part conveyor belting.
• Troubleshoot and repair power transmission, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Complete preventive maintenance on drive systems, pneumatic tools, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, robotic packaging units, rolling mills, stamping presses, and production machines.
• Use diagrams, sketches, manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Locate problems by observing equipment in operation, listening for issues, and using precision measuring and testing instruments, including Fluke electrical meters and an infrared camera.
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices with hoists, cranes, and hand or power tools.
• Follow the plant reliability performance model (RPM) and complete other required maintenance activities.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, follow plant rules and procedures, and complete safety inspections to meet OSHA and USG safety standards.
• Maintain constructive, respectful working relationships and communicate effectively.
• Report unsafe conditions or defective equipment to a supervisor immediately.
• Perform assignments delegated by the supervisor and cooperate with other workers in support of safety, quality, and production or maintenance requirements.

Benefits

• Two medical insurance options, with coverage available on the first day of employment and no waiting period.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401(k) Investment Plan with company match.
• Pension plan.
• Optional life, accident, legal, and pet insurance programs.
• Quarterly bonus potential for hourly employees and annual bonus potential for salaried employees, based on safety, quality, and productivity performance metrics.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed