Electrician 2

gafsgi; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 144,648,000 - 151,536,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Vacation packages

Job summary

GAF Corporation in Fontana, CA is seeking an Electrician II to join the maintenance team and support plant electrical systems. You will troubleshoot, analyze, and perform repairs on electrical equipment, with emphasis on safety and adherence to lock-out/tag-out protocols.

The role requires at least two years of industrial electrical experience, basic training, and the ability to follow plant rules. You will contribute to reliable operation and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of industrial electrical experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot plant electrical equipment and controls.
• Analyze failures and propose repair steps with electrical insight.
• Perform safe electrical checks and adhere to PPE requirements.
• Learn and support day-to-day electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Enter work orders, parts, and time into the CMMS system.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Supervision flexibility

Organization skills

Team collaboration

Lock-out/Tag-out procedures

Reading electrical diagrams

PPE and safety procedures

Production process knowledge

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

PLC knowledge

RSLogix 5/500/5000

HMI Wonderware

Modbus/Profibus/DeviceNet

RSLinx/ControlNet/Ethernet

Simulink/Synchlink

Job description

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary

The Electrician II is responsible for supporting the maintenance department. Electrician II is an Electrician who has field and classroom experience in either the Industrial Electrical or Instrumentation Electrical Craft. The requirement is two years of formal training, combined with on-the-job training. Course completion letters/certifications and apprenticeship hourly logs are indications of qualification. Other expectations include the ability to perform all the other duties and tasks of the other employees within the department when required or needed. The Electrician II must also be knowledgeable and capable of following and enforcing all department and plant rules, policies, and procedures.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting of plant electrical equipment and controls.
• Work independently to analyze and recommend repair steps for equipment failures. Must demonstrate electrical insight when recommending repairs.
• Must be able to demonstrate craft knowledge and demonstrate the ability to perform critical electrical checks safely.
• Capable of learning new systems, supporting day-to-day electrical maintenance, and troubleshooting all electrical systems.
• Familiar with PLCs, RSLogics5, RSLogics500, RSLogics5000, HMI-Wonderware, Industrial Communications-Modbus, Profibus, RSLinx, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet, Simolink and Synchlink.
• Familiar with AC, DC, and Servo Drives-Allen Bradley, Siemens, Eurotherm, Pacific Scientific Drives.
• Capable of recognizing electrical hazards and selecting the correct category of PPE based on assessed energy.
• Help with breakdowns on both lines and auto-folding equipment.
• Proficient in manufacturing Start-ups and Shut-downs.
• Capable of learning how electrical repair parts are identified and being able to locate, requisition, and install electrical parts.
• Complete work orders as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Capable of ensuring a clean and safe workplace, mitigating hazards, and reporting uncontrolled hazards to the supervisor.
• Capable of entering work order status, time worked, and repair parts information into the CMMS system.
• Always maintains an orderly, clean, and safe working area.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• High school graduate or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of industrial electrical experience.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work under limited supervision and be self-motivated.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Ability to work well with others, at all levels of the organization.
• Provide a professional service and take pride in the work being performed.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Use proper lock-out/tag-out procedures when working on machinery or electrical systems.
• The ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics, and service manuals for troubleshooting purposes.
• Work safely and efficiently and wear the required PPE/Arc Flash safety items for each particular job, must follow all plant safety procedures for electrical work.
• Must have knowledge of the production process.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Safely operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts.
• Be able to use a computer and enter information into CMMS.
• Must have clear knowledge of plant electrical distribution and lighting systems.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Codes, and NFPA 70E.
• Identify electrical hazards and assess the correct PPE requirements.
• Capable of understanding electrical diagrams and schematics.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Move/Traverse - Frequently
• Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
• Transport/Lifting - Frequently (50)
• Transport/Carrying - Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently
• Ascend/Descend - Frequently
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
• Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
• Position Self/Crouching - Frequently
• Position Self/Crawling - Frequently
• Reaching - Constantly
• Handling - Constantly
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Rarely
• Communicate/Talking - Occasionally
• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Coordination - Frequently

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Frequently
• Extreme heat - Frequently
• Humid - Frequently
• Wet - Frequently
• Noise - Frequently
• Hazards - Frequently
• Temperature Change - Frequently
• Vibration - Frequently

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Hourly Rate: $51.78

How We Protect What Matters Most:

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work‑life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).