Electrician - Sperry at USG Corporation in Mediapolis, Iowa

Job Description:

USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. For more than 115 years, Chicago-based USG has developed award-winning wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing and roofing products that enable customers to build the outstanding spaces where people live, work and play. With almost 7,000 employees across North America and operations around the world, we are steadfastly committed to our core values: safety, innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity and efficiency. 

Our employees are the backbone that supports our organization. That’s why we hire people for careers, not jobs. We offer benefits on Day 1, including medical and dental, paid sick days, and paid vacation and holidays. Plus, providing competitive pay and separate investment and retirement plans help secure our employees’ futures.  Each year, we have hundreds of employees who celebrate milestone anniversaries with us –  find out how you can join our team and build your career with USG.

Position Description:

1. Install, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot electrical components within the manufacturing plant.

2. Develop skill set to troubleshoot advanced control system and instrumentation equipment including PLC controls.

3. Interpret and use wiring schematics.

4. Operate electrical test equipment inherent to the job.

5. Know and understand NEC codes, become trained in NFPA-70E, and practice all other electrician duties in a manufacturing environment.

6. Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

1. Possess the desired technical skills to safely and proficiently work as an electrician in a plant setting.


2. Ability to interpret and perform tasks as detailed on printed work orders.  


3. Basic computer skills needed to complete safety training and review work-related email


4. Ability to operate equipment as needed, including forklifts, etc.


5. Familiar with common hand tools and how to properly use them.


6. Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.  

 For more than 110 years, 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 nearly 6,000 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.

Our employees believe strongly in what we do – in fact, 92% of our manufacturing employees surveyed anonymously said that they would recommend USG products to a friend. And we take care of our employees. We offer benefits on Day 1, including medical and dental, paid sick days, and paid vacation and holidays. Plus, providing competitive pay and separate investment and retirement plans help secure our employees’ futures.  Each year, we have hundreds of employees who celebrate their 25th, 35th, and even 45th service anniversaries with us, providing a family atmosphere for those who make a career with us. Find out how you can join the team and build your career: http://www.usg.com/content/usgcom/en/about-usg/careers.html.