Electrician

Collins Pine Company (Collins); Chester (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Pine Company seeks an Electrician to maintain, repair, modify, and install electrical, instrument, and computer systems in a wood products facility to ensure optimal operations.

On-site attendance is essential. The role emphasizes safety, PLCs, HMIs, and network communications within manufacturing processes, with opportunities to mentor trainee electricians.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as an industrial electrician or licensed electrician.
• Advanced understanding of industrial electrical safety, MCCs, three-phase power, running conduit, lighting and schematics.
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks and maintain PPE.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety standards at all times and report hazards.
• Install electrical systems as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems in manufacturing processes.
• Apply PLC, HMI and network knowledge to optimize operations.
• Ensure work complies with relevant codes.
• Guide electrician trainees in installations and reading schematics.

Skills

Industrial electrician experience

Licensed electrician

Electrical safety

PLC/HMI knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

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.

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