Industrial Electrician

USG Corporation•Sweetwater, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

USG is seeking a Manufacturing Industrial Electrician to join their team. This role involves working safely as a top priority by adhering to the plant’s accident prevention policies and maintaining a safe and clean working environment. The electrician will be responsible for installing, performing preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting electrical components within the manufacturing plant, including AC/DC motors and motor control systems. The role also offers the opportunity to develop skills in troubleshooting advanced control systems and instrumentation equipment, including PLC controls. The ideal candidate will be able to interpret and use wiring schematics, operate electrical test equipment, and be knowledgeable of NEC codes and NFPA-70E standards.

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 NEC codes, become trained in NFPA-70E, and practice all other electrician duties in a manufacturing environment.