An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.
Industrial Electrician Owens Corning United States, South Carolina, Blythewood Aug 26, 2026 Industrial Electrician Location(s): Blythewood, SC, US, 29016
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70332 The Industrial Electrician is responsible for ensuring the production line runs efficiently with high product quality standards. Technician is a key contributor to the continuous improvement of critical plant performance metrics in the areas of safety, productivity, cost, quality and sustainability. Join an organization that believes that every employee owns a piece of our bold growth goals and ultimate success. We are a market-leading innovator that has placed on the Fortune 500. Owens Corning is devoted to delivering sustainable solutions across our three business segments while striving to ensure our people and products make the world a better place. We take pride in having an inclusive and diverse workplace with employees around the globe. A holistic sense of community exists across our entire organization as our talent grows globally. We are a company that fully recognizes the importance of paving a path to a sustainable and safe enterprise through investing in our people. Our desire to make an impactful difference in the world flows from top down to all levels of the organization. By being a company that instills pride within each and every employee, we aspire to build market-leading businesses; global in scope - human in scale. .
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Industrial Electrician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and upgrading complex controls, low to medium voltage electrical distribution systems.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Use computers, PLC's, voltage meters and current meters to troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical and control systems
Utilize information obtained from engineering drawings, electrical schematics and diagrams, simple and complex sketches, other related documents, and verbal field instructions needed to perform assigned duties
Perform work tasks from SAP generated work descriptions and orders
Complete accurate records and reports as needed in SAP plant maintenance module and Fiori
Willing to support general Operations and Maintenance functions outside of Electrical responsibilities
Willing and able to work when called outside of regular working hours for Operations and Maintenance support
JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 18 years or older
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required
Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US
Must be drug free
4 years electrical/electronic/instrumentation experience in industrial/manufacturing environment. Combination of college and experience will be considered
Stand for extended and prolonged periods of time.
Climb and work from ladders, both portable and fixed
Climb stairs
PREFERREDEXPERIENCE
Two years Associate degree in electrical or Electronic Systems Technology is preferred but not required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledgeable and skilled in 3-phase AC motors and motor control centers (MCCs), power distribution systems (to 25.5 kV AC), Servo drive systems, Allen-Bradley PLCs and Rockwell VFDs
Able to install electrical panels, conduit and wiring per local, state and federal safety codes
Able to read technical diagrams and schematics
General knowledge of Microsoft office suite
