Johns Manville is hiring: Electrician in Defiance

Overview

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Compensation and Location

Location: Defiance, OH. Compensation: Starting pay $38.64 per hour with a $5000 sign‑on bonus. The base hourly rate for this position is $38.64.

This position offers no mandatory overtime.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect, assemble, install, and repair all electrical AC and DC circuits, instrumentation, switchgear, motors, and other electrical equipment throughout the plant.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance tasks as prescribed by Plant Supervision.
• Aid Plant Mechanics and Operations personnel in resolving day-to-day equipment problems.
• Adhere to Johns Manville safety procedures and policies.

Hours

Hours: 6-2 rotating shift.

Shift details: A – 12 am to 8 am; B – 8 am to 4 pm; C – 4 pm to 12 am; D – rotation covering all three shifts with a defined cycle.

What You Bring to the Team

• High school diploma or GED
• Industrial Electrician Journeyman Card or equivalent experience
• Ability to stand, walk, and use tools continuously; frequently reach, climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs
• Troubleshooting experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), AC/DC drives and basic instrumentation (temperature, level, pressure)
• Working knowledge of basic electrical equipment (digital multimeter, megger, etc.)
• Ability to tolerate working from heights and elevated temperatures
• Good hearing, vision (color), speaking, and finger dexterity
• Basic computer skills and ability to understand technical prints, charts, and diagrams
• Working knowledge of SAP or other CMMS
• Ability to pass a drug screening and background check

Benefits

• Competitive shift premium
• Overtime and double time pay where appropriate
• Annual merit increases
• 401(k) match up to 7%
• CIP bonus – paid annually
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid vacation; unpaid vacation after probation, up to 1 year of service
• Education reimbursement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and additional coverage options
• Tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and certain graduate programs

Diversity & Inclusion / Equal Opportunity

Johns Manville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and fostering an inclusive work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.