Title: Industrial Electrician Co-Op Job Description: 1. Operate electrical test equipment including voltmeter, megger, and amprobe.
2. Install, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot motor control and lighting systems using wiring schematics.
3. Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair motors.
4. Troubleshoot advanced control system and instrumentation equipment including PLC controls using wiring schematics.
5. Use infrared camera to perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot.
6. Install and configure VFD power and control wire.
7. Size and wire transformers.
8. Install various electrical controls.
9. Interpret electrical schematics and symbols.
10. Know and understand NEC codes, become trained in NFPA-70E, and practice all other electrician duties in a manufacturing environment.
11. Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Qualifications: 1. Must be capable of working in a manufacturing setting in a safe manner and follow all safety rules and practices.
2. Must have the desired technical skills to work as a maintenance mechanic or electrician.
3. Maintain a high standard for housekeeping within the work area.
4. Follow instructions on printed work or customer orders to complete assigned tasks.
5. Basic computer skills preferred to complete safety training and review work-related email.
6. Ability to learn to operate required equipment, including mobile equipment (forklifts, etc.).
7. Familiar with common hand tools and how to properly use them.
8. Good communication skills needed to work with coworkers and customers.
9. Demonstrates the ability to cooperate with co-workers in areas of safety, quality, and understands importance of completing assigned tasks and their relationship to other requirements.
10. Recognize unsafe conditions or hazards within work area.
Additional Information: Shift: 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
