Industrial Electrician

Pacific Coast Building Products, Inc.; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On the Job Training

Work Shoe Reimbursement

Promotional Opportunities

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Profit-Sharing & 401(k)

Life Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Family-Owned Compassionate Workplace

Job summary

PABCO Gypsum in Newark, CA is hiring an entry-level Industrial Electrician to assist in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical and simple mechanical equipment. The role requires safety awareness, initiative, and the ability to respond to urgent issues in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Qualifications include high school or equivalent and 2+ years of related experience. The position offers on-site work with opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 2+ years of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
• Willingness to work extended hours and respond to urgent repairs, when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in troubleshooting and repairing electrical and simple mechanical equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Assist in designing and assembling motor starters and electrical controls.
• Work with pneumatic, hydraulic, and AC Drive systems.
• Run conduit, pull wire, and make solid connections.
• Perform some welding.
• Assist in troubleshooting PLC and AC Drive systems.
• Respond to repair calls to keep the mill in operation.

Skills

Read schematics

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

PLC systems

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

2+ years experience

Tools

PLC Programming

AC Drives

Welding

Job description

PABCO® Gypsum, a division of PABCO® Building Products LLC, has provided quality gypsum board products and service for over 35 years. PABCO® Gypsum supplies a complete line of gypsum products for commercial and residential construction.

The Newark, CA plant is currently accepting applications for an entry-level Industrial Electrician . This position is responsible for assisting in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, technically proficient, takes initiative, and able to respond effectively to equipment issues in a fast-paced industrial environment.

What is the pay?

• Wage offered depends on experience. This is an hourly position and with overtime has the potential to earn: $73,000 - $115,000 / year.

What is the Job?

• Assisting in troubleshooting and repairing all electrical and simple mechanical and instrumental equipment.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
• Assisting in designing and assembling motor starters and electrical controls.
• Working with pneumatic, hydraulic, and AC Drive systems.
• Running conduit, pulling wire, and making solid connections.
• Performing some welding.
• Assisting in troubleshooting PLC and AC Drive systems.
• Works extended hours and responds to repair calls at any hour of the day to keep the mill in operation.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain work area per plant standard for safety, efficiency, and cleanliness.
• Attend safety meetings and abide by all safety rules set forth by the company and governmental regulatory agencies; ensure that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
• All other tasks and/or responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Two (2) of more years of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
• Willingness to work extended hours and respond to urgent repairs, when needed.

What is the Work Schedule?

• Must have open availability and weekend availability.
• Probability of Call-In, Overtime, and Nights / Weekends.
• Typically, the shift is 6 AM - 2:30 PM but in the event of long projects or emergencies, we may require longer shifts.

What we offer!

• On the Job Training
• Work Shoe Reimbursement
• Promotional Opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Profit-Sharing & 401(k)
• Life Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Family-Owned Compassionate Workplace

PABCO offers an excellent benefits and compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing retirement plan and wellness programs. We are an equal opportunity employer and promote a drug free workplace.