JobID: 643

Category: Crafts/Trades

JobSchedule: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-09-24T21:27:05+00:00

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• Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replace damaged or broken wires and cables.
• Test malfunctioning machinery and discuss malfunction with other maintenance workers to diagnose malfunction.
• Replace faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and position sensing devices.
• Diagnose and repair or replace faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards. Replace electric motor bearings and rewire motors.
• Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers.
• Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Plan layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
• Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• General plant cleanup, including but not limited to, sweeping with push broom and vacuuming warehouse floors, cleaning hoppers and taking waste to the landfill, picking up trash, cutting/pulling weeds, painting with a paint brush, roller or sprayer, conducting cycle counts (physical inventory) of finished products/raw materials/supplies, filing paperwork, conducting safety audits (looking for unsafe conditions or unsafe acts) and other inspections, assist with data entry, quality analysis and equipment calibrations.
• Help safety manager prepare safety training and present training to other employees.
• Operating a forklift for the maintenance, production and shipping departments, attend extra training classes.
• Additional duties as assigned
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• High level of safety and quality.
• Ability to multi-task at a fast-pace (at times), work in outside conditions during all seasons, climb multi-levels by stairs & ladders, work from elevated platforms, use hand tools (shovel, hammer, wrenches, etc.).
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Knowledge- Preferred.
• Forklift experience- Preferred.
• Computer Software- Preferred.
• Warehouse experience- Preferred.
• 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 organization.
• Ability to understand and effectively utilize electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to use word processing software; knowledge of how to program automated machinery, such as robots, packaging equipment and variable speed drives.
• Follows policies and procedures. Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Completes work in timely manner.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected punctuality.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code.
• Working knowledge of electrical meter.
• Follow all statutory, regulatory, and organizational procedures to protect the environment from hazardous waste exposure.
• Follow all Federal and State Safety Regulations, and company safety policies/procedures; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Aid in correcting unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials.
• Journeyman Electrician card or equivalent certification. Certificate of Completion from an accepted electrical program.

U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage.

As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace.