Electrician

Collins; Chester (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins is seeking an Electrician for our wood products facility. The role maintains, repairs, modifies, and installs electrical, instrument, and computer systems to ensure optimal operations.

On-site attendance is essential and you will work with electricians and trainees in a team environment. Responsibilities include installing machinery wiring, troubleshooting electrical issues in manufacturing, and ensuring compliance with safety codes.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as an industrial electrician or be a licensed electrician from states that provide licensing.
• Advanced understanding of industrial electrical safety, MCCs, three‑phase power, running conduit, lighting, and schematics.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment criminal history check and pre‑employment drug screening.
• Provide basic tools to perform routine electrical activities.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report hazards.
• Install electrical systems as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems during manufacturing processes.
• Check, service, repair or replace AC/DC electrical systems, drives, motors, and control devices.
• Apply PLCs, HMIs, and network communications to optimize operations.
• Ensure work aligns with relevant codes.
• Guide trainees in electrical installations and wiring.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and team.
• Perform additional duties as required; on-site attendance is essential.

Skills

Industrial electrician

Electrical safety

Reading schematics

MCCs understanding

Tools

PLC/HMI systems

Job description

At Collins, we are committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, this begins with our commitment to land and resource stewardship on our 370 thousand acres of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forest lands. With operations in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, we manufacture softwood and hardwood lumber, particleboard, and hardboard siding.

The Electrician maintains, repairs, modifies, and installs electrical, instrument, and computer systems in a wood products facility to ensure optimal operations.

Position Summary:

The Electrician maintains, repairs, modifies, and installs electrical, instrument, and computer systems in a wood products facility to ensure optimal operations.

Duties/Responsibilities*:

• Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.
• Install electrical systems as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems occurring during manufacturing processes.
• Check, service, repair or replace:
  • all types of A.C. circuits/D.C electrical systems;
  • C. and D.C. drives, controls, and motors;
  • electrical control devices;
  • wiring; and
  • components on control modular assemblies.
• Apply the theory and operation of PLCs, HMIs, and network communications to optimize operations.
• Ensure all work is in accordance with relevant codes.
• Guide electrician trainees to:
  • perform electrical installations of machinery, electrical wiring, and fixtures;
  • follow electrical schematics and regulations;
  • understand electrical theory and mathematics; and
  • use the materials and tools of the electrical trade.
• Communicate with and listen to supervisor, other electricians, and electrician trainees with the desire to work as an effective team.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.

Position Requirements:

Must meet position requirements to be considered a candidate for this position.

• One year of experience working as an industrial electrician or be a licensed electrician from states that provide licensing.
• Have an advanced understanding of industrial electrical safety, MCCs, three-phase power, running conduit, lighting, and schematics.
• Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.
• Provide basic tools to perform routine electrical activities.

Environmental Conditions:

May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable temperatures and weather conditions.

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, foot protection, and a face shield.