USG Electrician – Job Description

Description - External

• Battery maintenance
• Operation of electrical test equipment including voltmeter, megger and amprobe.
• Install, perform preventive maintenance & troubleshoot motor control & lighting systems using wiring schematics.
• Motor starters - size & change overloads & heaters.
• Three phase motor wiring termination.
• Motors: perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting & repairing.
• Motor brakes: perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting & repairing.
• Advanced control system troubleshooting including PLC control using wiring schematics.
• Burner controls: perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting & repairing.
• PLC & associated hardware - installation, troubleshooting & repair.
• PLC main components familiarization.
• PLC hardware wiring.
• Interpret instrumentation schematics/symbols.
• Instrumentation equipment - install, troubleshoot & repair.
• RTD's & Thermocouples - install, troubleshoot & repair.
• Ink jet printer systems - install, troubleshoot & repair.
• Use HMI screens to troubleshoot and understand process controls.
• Understand AC motor/VFD theory.
• VFD power & control wiring.
• VFD installation & configuration.
• Parameter modifications.
• VFD troubleshooting & maintenance.
• Conduit & cable tray design, layout and installation.
• Transformer sizing & wiring.
• Fuse, wire sizing, & conduit fill ratios.
• Install various electrical controls.
• Interpret electrical schematics & symbols.
• Identify motor data.
• Basic understanding of NEC codes.

Qualifications - External

• Must have a basic understanding of electrical concepts such as 480 volt and 2300 volt.
• Must have an understanding of NFPA 70E code.
• Must be able to accept “on-call” responsibility.
• Must be able to perform basic welding tasks.
• Must be able to run rigid aluminum conduit.
• Must have a safe working history.
• Must have demonstrated an excellent attendance history.
• Must have the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks.
• Must have excellent basic mathematic skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Must have basic PLC and VFD drive knowledge.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work without direct supervision.
• Must pass a basic electrical skills test.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts. Weekends and overtime are mandatory when necessary. For the first few months, employee will train on the day shift. Once an 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.

• Days: 6am – 2pm
• Afternoons: 2pm – 10pm
• Nights: 10pm – 6am

• 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