Electrician

Kronospan; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life and disability plans

KronoAcademy training

Job summary

Kronospan is seeking a skilled Electrician for our La Grande, Oregon facility. This role focuses on repairs, preventive maintenance, testing, and process improvements across electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Overtime and shift coverage are required to keep operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate brings a Journeyman Electrician's license and extensive experience with electrical/mechanical systems, diagnostics, and safe, compliant maintenance practices.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician's license required.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of electromechanical systems.
• Ability to work overtime and fill in for absences.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, preventive/predictive maintenance, testing, and process improvements on electrical and mechanical equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and restore operation.
• Work overtime as needed and cover shifts as required.

Skills

Attendance

Strong work ethic

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Independence

Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

Journeyman Electrician's license

Tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Hand tools

Job description

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

Job Description

The purpose of the electrician's position is to perform repairs, preventive/predictive maintenance, testing, and process improvements on all mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and systems. The electrician must rely on their knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles in order to troubleshoot malfunctions to equipment and systems and to repair and restore operation. The associate in this position will be expected to work overtime as needed and to fill in for absences on shift as needed. This position is located in La Grande, Oregon.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician's license.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Demonstrated high energy level, strong work ethic, and positive approach to problem solving.
• Advanced experience using power tools, measuring devices, and other hand tools.
• Experience in performing advanced preventive maintenance procedures.
• The ability to work with others in identifying and solving complex manufacturing problems.
• The ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Advanced knowledge of electrical, architectural, and mechanical diagrams, drawings, and specifications
• Advanced knowledge of procedures to test for, locate, and repair electrical malfunctions
• Experience in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, HVAC, electrical (incl power supplies, motor drives, & transformers), electronic ( incl. programmable and numeral controls), and pneumatic equipment and systems
• Thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles

What will put you ahead:

• Advanced knowledge of wood panel production processes.
• 3 years experience as an electrician in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in maintaining compliance with local and national electrical code.

Additional Information

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
• A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
• 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools