Electrician/Instrument Man

Owens Corning; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning is seeking an Electrician/Instrument Man in Laurel, MS, responsible for installing and maintaining electrical systems and equipment, supervising apprentices, and ensuring safety standards. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and preferably one year of manufacturing experience. This on-site position supports a safe working environment focused on quality and teamwork, providing a chance to make an impact each day.

Qualifications

• Preferably one year experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain high and low voltage electrical equipment.
• Train and supervise electricians and apprentices.
• Read blueprints for new electrical installations.
• Assist maintenance personnel in various tasks.

Skills

Electrical installation and maintenance

Blueprint reading

Supervision and training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Electric and acetylene welding equipment

Hydraulic conduit benders

Job description

Electrician/Instrument Man

Location(s): Laurel, MS, US, 39441

Function: Manufacturing

Audience: Hourly

Work Arrangement: On Site

Requisition ID: 64969

We heard you knock! We understand that people are key. In fact, it's one of our Cultural Pillars. We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another. We hold the door open for each other and for new ideas. We continuously strive to improve both our products and our customers' experiences. This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls. Join us and make an impact each day you work at Masonite!

Overview

Under general direction, performs a variety of duties including installation and maintenance of all high and low voltage electrical equipment, signal systems, overhead power lines, electric motors, generators, and electronic controls. Measures, cuts, marks, lays out, and bends conductors into the desired shape. Lays out, measures, and cuts material for fabrication of items used in electrical construction, such as frames for starters. Performs other duties as required.

Hiring Requirements

• Performs regular limited supervision over one or two electricians and apprentices; trains apprentices as required.
• Performs major electrical construction on all plant electrical equipment and controls, which are widely diversified and complex in nature. Repairs and erects power lines by erecting poles and stringing wire from pole to pole, as a lineman.
• Reads blueprints and diagrams on new electrical installations; when such prints are not available, lays out conduit, lines, etc. into location without prints.
• Works at all plant levels from roof to cellar. Uses hand tools, feeler gauges, meggers, and other testing equipment, power-driven drills, hydraulic conduit ring benders, fuse pullers, hicks, etc. Determines by frequent inspection repair work necessary to prevent breakdowns or repairs.
• Operates power saw in machine shop, flame-cutting torch, electric and acetylene welding equipment, pipe-threading machine; may operate other machinery as required.
• Assists other maintenance personnel in various maintenance and construction tasks as required.
• Assists foreman to maintain safety and good housekeeping practices in shop and work area.
• Performs regular limited supervision over one or two instrument repairmen and helpers; trains apprentices as required.

What you will need

• Preferably one year experience in a manufacturing setting.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Safe Production

Masonite strives to maintain a target 0% safety incident rate. Safe production weaves worker safety with efficient production into our daily operations. We keep safety at utmost importance and want our employees to go home in the same condition as they arrived at work.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.