Electrical Craft Helper Jobs in Gary, IN (NOW HIRING)

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.
Do you want to be part of a great culture, in a safety focused and diverse environment while enjoying competitive pay and benefits that start on day #1? GAF offers bonuses, paid time off, a generous 401k plan, paid parental leave, and many more perks!
About GAF - Michigan City, IN
Michigan City is a thriving community on the South shore of Lake Michigan. Located just over an hour from Chicago, the population grows during the Summer months with many visitors and vacationers drawn to the Indiana Dunes, local breweries, wineries, casinos, and much more. GAF-Michigan City is committed to giving back to the community and providing an environment where employees are proud to work. The plant produces Timberline residential roofing shingles and has called Michigan City home for over 20 years. Join our team and help us protect what matters most.
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.
This position will work a day shift schedule!
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, RSLogics500, RSLogics5000, HMI-Wonderware, Industrial Communications-Modbus, Profibus, RSLinx, Controlnet, DeviceNet, 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

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.
Base Hourly Rate: $42.16
How We Protect What Matters Most:
1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).