Industrial Electrician
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Description - External
1. Battery maintenance
2. Operation of electrical test equipment including voltmeter, megger and amprobe
3. Install, perform preventive maintenance & troubleshoot motor control & lighting systems using wiring schematics
4. Motor starters - size & change overloads & heaters
5. Three phase motor wiring termination
6. Motors: perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting & repairing
7. Motor brakes: perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting & repairing
8. Advanced control system troubleshooting including PLC control using wiring schematics
9. Burner controls: perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting & repairing
10. PLC & associated hardware - installation, troubleshooting & repair
11. PLC main components familiarization
12. PLC hardware wiring
13. Interpret instrumentation schematics/symbols
14. Instrumentation equipment - install, troubleshoot & repair
15. RTD's & Thermocouples - install, troubleshoot & repair
16. Ink jet printer systems - install, troubleshoot & repair
17. Use HMI screens to troubleshoot and understand process controls
18. Understand AC motor/VFD theory
19. VFD power & control wiring
20. VFD installation & configuration
21. Parameter modifications
22. VFD troubleshooting & maintenance
23. Conduit & cable tray design, layout and installation.
24. Transformer sizing & wiring
25. Fuse, wire sizing, & conduit fill ratios
26. Install various electrical controls
27. Interpret electrical schematics & symbols
28. Identify motor data
29. Basic understanding of NEC codes
Qualifications - External
1. Must have a basic understanding of electrical concepts such as 480 volt and 2300 volt.
2. Must have an understanding of NFPA 70E code.
3. Must be able to accept “on-call” responsibility.
4. Must be able to perform basic welding tasks.
5. Must be able to run rigid aluminum conduit.
6. Must have a safe working history.
7. Must have demonstrated an excellent attendance history.
8. Must have the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks
9. Must have excellent basic mathematic skills.
10. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
11. The ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
12. Must have basic PLC and VFD drive knowledge.
13. Must demonstrate the ability to work without direct supervision.
14. Must pass a basic electrical skills test.
15. Must be able to work rotating shifts. Weekends and overtime are mandatory when necessary. For the first few months, employee will train on day shift. Once employee is trained to run and maintain a shift on their own, they will rotate. The rotation schedule will be two weeks on days, one week on afternoons, one week on nights.
1. Days: 6am – 2pm
2. Afternoons: 2pm – 10pm
3. Nights: 10pm – 6am
16. We offer competitive wage rates ranging from $33.89 to $42.55 per hour.
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
- Department
- Manufacturing
- Role
- Industrial Technician
- Locations
- East Chicago - 714
- Hourly salary
- $33.89 - $42.55
- Hourly/Salaried
- Hourly
- Oracle Department
- E. Chicago-Engineering|US Gypsum Co.|USG Business Group
- Oracle Job Title
- MFG.Electrician 1..||USG
About USG Corporation
Headquartered in Chicago, we serve construction markets around the world with wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing and roofing products that enable our customers to build the outstanding spaces where people live, work and play.
Our network of plants, mines, quarries and other facilities includes 49 manufacturing locations and over 7,500 employees across North America.
Industrial Electrician
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