Industrial Electrician

Usg; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Vision insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

Legal insurance

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus potential

Job summary

USG, a Chicago-based leader in building materials, seeks an Electrician in our Jacksonville plant. You will install, maintain, test, and repair electrical systems, including AC/DC motors and motor controls, while interpreting wiring schematics and working safely per NFPA-70E and NEC codes.

The role requires teamwork, basic computer skills, and forklift operation. Day shifts are typical, with occasional off-shift flexibility. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Must be trained/equipped to work safely as an electrician in a manufacturing plant.
• Basic mechanical maintenance skills are required.
• Ability to read and interpret printed work orders and wiring diagrams.
• Basic computer skills for safety training and email review.

Responsibilities

• Safely 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 systems and instrumentation equipment including PLC controls.
• Interpret and use wiring schematics.
• Operate electrical test equipment inherent to the job.
• Know NEC codes, be trained in NFPA-70E, and perform all electrician duties in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Wiring schematics

PLC controls

AC/DC motors

NFPA-70E training

NEC codes

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

Technical training or journeyman certification

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Hand tools

Job description

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 regulations.
• Safely 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 and understand 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 email.
• 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: Day (10 Hours) – Required flexibility to work off-shift for short durations
• Department: Reliability
• Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
• two medical insurance options
• 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.
• 401(k) Investment Plan with company match
• pension plan
• life insurance
• accident insurance
• legal insurance
• pet insurance
• Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential
• paid time off
• 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