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Electrician II

Job in Chester, Chester County, South Carolina, 29706, USA
Listing for: GAF
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Electrician / Electrical Installation, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 52000 - 74000 USD Yearly USD 52000.00 74000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Location: Chester

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products.

We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Team Summary

The right candidate will help to design, install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment at the plant. Actively participate in predictive and preventative maintenance program, be a team player and work with a sense of urgency.

Job Summary

The Electrician is responsible for supporting the maintenance department. This candidate has field and classroom experience in either the Industrial Electrical or Instrumentation Electrical Craft. The requirement is two years of formal training, combined with on the job training. Course completion letters/ certifications, and apprenticeship hourly logs are indications of qualification. Other expectations include the ability to perform all the other duties and tasks of the other employees within the department when required or needed.

The Electrician must also be knowledgeable and capable of following and enforcing all department and plant rules, policies and procedures.

Essential Duties
  • Responsible for day to day maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment and controls.
  • Work independently to analyze and recommend repair steps on equipment failures. Must demonstrate electrical insight when recommending repairs.
  • Must be able to demonstrate craft knowledge and demonstrate the ability to perform critical electrical checks in a safe manner.
  • Capable of learning new systems and supporting day to day electrical maintenance, as well as troubleshooting all electrical systems.
  • Familiar with PLC’s, RSLogics5, RSLogics
    500, RSLogics
    5000, HMI-Wonderware, Industrial Communications-Modbus, Profibus, RSLinx, Controlnet, Device Net, Ethernet, Simolink and Synchlink.
  • Familiar with AC, DC and Servo Drives-Allen Bradley, Siemens, Eurotherm, Pacific Scientific Drives.
  • Capable of recognizing electrical hazards and being able to select the correct category of PPE based on assessed energy.
  • Help with breakdowns on both lines and other plant equipment.
  • Proficient in manufacturing Start-ups and Shut-downs.
  • Capable of learning how electrical repair parts are identified and being able to locate, requisition, and install electrical parts.
  • Complete work orders as assigned by Supervisor.
  • Capable of ensuring a clean and safe workplace, mitigating hazards, and reporting uncontrolled hazards to the supervisor.
  • Capable of entering work order status, time worked, and repair parts information into the CMMS system.
  • Always maintains an orderly, clean and safe working area.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications Required
  • H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) High School Diploma or GED equivalent Required
  • 2 years or more of industrial electrical experience
Qualifications Preferred
  • Ability to use a computer and enter information into CMMS.
  • Clear knowledge of plant electrical distribution and lighting systems.
  • Knowledge of the National Electrical Codes, and NFPA 70E.
  • Ability to identify electrical hazards and assess the correct PPE requirements.
  • Capability to understand electrical diagrams and schematics.
  • Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization.
  • Electrical Certification Preferred
Physical Demands
  • Stationary Position
    - Rarely
  • Move/Traverse
    - Frequently
  • Stationary Position/Seated
    - Rarely
  • Transport/Lifting
    - Frequently
  • Transport/Carrying
    - Frequently
  • Exerting Force/Pushing
    - Frequently
  • Exerting Force/Pulling
    - Frequently
  • Ascend/Descend
    - Constantly
  • Balancing
    - Constantly
  • Position Self/Stooping
    - Constantly
  • Position Self/Kneeling
    - Constantly
  • Position Self/Crouching
    - Constantly
  • Position Self/Crawling
    - Constantly
  • Reaching
    - Constantly
  • Handling
    - Constantly
  • Grasping
    - Constantly
  • Feeling
    - Constantly
  • Communicate/Talking
    - Constantly
  • Communicate/Hearing
    - Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions
    - Frequently
  • Coordination
    - Constantly
Working Conditions
  • Extreme cold
    - Frequently
  • Extreme heat
    - Frequently
  • Humid
    - Occasionally
  • Wet
    - Occasionally
  • Noise
    - Constantly
  • Hazards
    - Frequently
  • Temperature Change
    - Occasionally
  • Vibration
    - Occasionally
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