Electrician

Job Description

Electrician Level 1 position requires an individual who will perform a variety of tasks related to the safe and efficient application of the technical skills and knowledge to maintaining industrial machinery, conveyors and mechanical systems associated with the manufacturing of forestry products Our Electrician Level 1 position is responsible for troubleshooting, correcting, and maintaining all electrical equipment within the manufacturing facility

What you will do:

• Test electrical systems and circuits in electrical wiring, equipment or fixtures

• Inspect electrical systems, equipment or components to identify hazards, defects or repair

• Troubleshoot, program and upgrade Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

• Identify and troubleshoot objects using electrical control schematics

• Work with vendors to identify needed parts and recommend to Supervisor

• Understand and update instrumentation loop diagrams, E & I drawings, blueprints and schematics • Program AC & DC variable speed drivers

• Update power distribution system, MCC and switch gears

• Install electrical equipment consisting of variable frequency drives, diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Maintain and troubleshoot various optimizations systems

What you need to be successful:

• Lock-out procedures

• Field Level Hazard Risk Assessments (FLHRA)

• Electrical circuitry and components, including circuit breakers, motors and controllers, control devices, motor theory, rigging, precision alignments

• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics

• Predictive and preventative maintenance

• Computer and PLC skills

• Able to use hand and power tools and to understand proper use, including multi-meters, knowledge of 480 volt 3 Phase AC

• Allen Bradley PLC5 • Allen Bradley ControlLogix 5000

Allen Bradley Panel views

• Allen Bradley Communications – Device net & Ethernet

• Scanning and Optimization systems within the Lumber Business (Porter, USNR)

• Process Network Communication Systems and Components – Ethernet & Fiber Optic

What will make you stand out:

• Be willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, overtime and to be on-call to support 24/7 operations

• Have 4-5 years of Electrician work experience in Industrial/Manufacturing environment

• Must have High School Diploma or GED

• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check

• Our highly competitive compensation package includes:

• Competitive starting pay along with on-the-job training and a culture that strongly believes in promoting from within

• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, 401k, life insurance, disability, paid vacations and holidays Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check

Full-time