Entry Level Industrial Electrician Jobs

Job Title: Manufacturing Industrial Electrician

Role & 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 rSafely 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.

Qualifications & 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 e-mail.

• 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.

Additional Information:

• Shift: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with weekends as needed, and a flexible schedule to accommodate current school schedule.

• Department: Electrical

• Pay Rate/Range: $34.50/hr.

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

EOE including disability/veteran