Electrician

ARAUCO - North America; Malvern (AR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Health plans

Gym reimbursement

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ARAUCO - North America in Malvern, AR is seeking an experienced Electrician to join our 12-hour rotating shift. The role involves installation, maintenance, and repair of mill machinery with emphasis on electrical systems and PLC controls.

Ideal candidates will have strong diagnostic skills, 5+ years in industrial maintenance, and proficiency with Allen Bradley PLCs and motor control. The position includes competitive benefits and a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma completed.
• 5+ years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated electrical and technical aptitude.
• Allen Bradley PLC knowledge.
• Three years AC & DC motor control experience including drives.
• Three years electrical troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct installation, maintenance, and repair of mill machinery.
• Provide electrical support for hydraulics, pneumatics, hot oil systems, pumps, fans and conveyors.
• Replace motors, motor starters, sensors, and variable frequency drives.
• Troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLCs and control networks.
• Troubleshoot plant instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level).
• Maintain mill power distribution (480V, 575V, 4160V and 13.8kV).
• Document work in CMMS.
• Promote safe work practices (LOTO, confined space, hot work).

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Allen Bradley PLC knowledge

Diagnostic and preventive maintenance

Motor control (AC/DC) & drives

Industrial maintenance experience

Technical aptitude

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Industrial electrical tools

Job description

Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork? Join our Malvern team as an Electrician!

This role is on a 12 hour rotating shift that requires work on nights, days, and weekends.

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma
• 5+ years industrial manufacturing maintenance experience
• Demonstrated electrical and technical aptitude
• Allen Bradley PLC knowledge
• Prior diagnostic, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance experience
• Three years AC & DC motor control experience (including drives) required
• Three years electrical troubleshooting experience required

What We Offer

• The base compensation range is between $29.83 and $38.78 and is dependent on experience and licensure. Plus, we offer a profit share / gain share program.
• Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balance
• Retirement planning options, including generous employer contributions
• Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program

In This Role, You Would

• Conduct installation, maintenance, preventive/predictive maintenance, setup, troubleshooting and repair of mill machinery
• Provide electrical support and maintenance for hydraulics, pneumatics, hot oil systems, pumps, fans and conveyors
• Replace: Motors (low voltage and high voltage), motor starters, sensors, and variable frequency drives
• Provide troubleshooting of Allen Bradley programmable logic controllers (plc), associated I/O and control networks
• Troubleshoot plant control instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow and level transmitters)
• Maintain mill power distribution system (480V, 575V, 4160V and 13.8kV)
• Document all work performed in the CMMS
• Promote safe work practices including LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, etc

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating around equipment and machinery.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and crouch as necessary to inspect and maintain equipment.
• Capability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 70 pounds
• Ability to perform physical tasks that involve lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects.
• Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods, often in environments with dust, chemicals, high noise levels and varying temperatures.

About Us

At ARAUCO, we’re more than a global leader in sustainable wood products—we’re a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong core values. Committed to responsible forestry and quality craftsmanship, we create products that shape industries and protect the planet. Sustainability is central to everything we do—from responsible forestry to reducing environmental impact, we are dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations.

Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time.

Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization. Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities. Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.