Electrician 1 - Military veterans preferred

2025-05-16
Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Brunswick
Illinois
31520
United States


Electrician 1
Brunswick GA
R25_0959
Full time


Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is $31.39.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Proficient in PLC
  • Able to inspect, assemble, install, and repair all electrical AC and DC circuits, systems, switchgear, motors, and other electrical equipment throughout the plant.
  • Power distribution systems and other basic electrical / electronic equipment
  • Troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.
  • Plan, prioritize, and complete work in most efficient way while working in accordance with all city, state, and federal electrical codes.
  • Employees must follow all Johns Manville safety procedures and policies.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma required. Technical school certification preferred.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, and use tools continuously as well as frequently reach, climb stairs and lift up to 50lbs.
  • Preferred candidates will have troubleshooting experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and AC/DC drives. Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) is a plus.
  • Must successfully complete CBT training and BBSO.
  • Must be able to tolerate elevated heights and extreme temperatures.
  • Work requires performing tasks in all weather conditions.
  • Work requires good hearing, vision, speaking, color vision, and finger dexterity skills as well as the ability to perform close work.
  • Computer skills and the ability to analyze blueprints, charts, and diagrams are essential.
  • Electricians must supply basic hand tools.
  • Respirator and hearing protection required in some areas.
  • Must be willing to work any shift

Supervisory Responsibilities

No daily supervisory responsibilities.
Back up Maintenance Lead as needed.

Education and/or Experience and Skills

  • One-year certificate from college or technical school and three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Electrical Maintenance experience
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, maps, etc.
  • Microsoft office suite to include Word, Excel and Outlook

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

IIG Forklift Certified

Electrical Certificate

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to use climb or balance and communicate accurately with coworkers. The employee will frequently engage in repetitive motions. The employee must frequently lift, push or pull 25 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Visual acuity is required to work around and with machinery including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This job is in an industrial, manufacturing environment. The job requires working frequently around and with heavy machinery with moving mechanical parts, industrial ovens, and mobile equipment. The environment is not climate controlled, and employees must be able to work in environments that may be extremely hot and humid or cold depending upon the operation and the season. Walking surfaces can be wet, dusty, and uneven. Areas of the building where work must be done have high noise levels, vibration, and/or fumes. Some working areas contain the presence of airborne particles which can irritate the skin or eyes. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment which includes steel toed shoes, ear protection, eye protection and in certain areas may be required to wear dust masks, gloves, respirators, or head protection.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.



About Us

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story.

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.





Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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