Electrician

Stimson Lumber Company; Saint Maries (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premiums

401(k) match

Discretionary bonus

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave

Referral bonus

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Recreation access

Job summary

Stimson Lumber Company in St. Maries, ID is seeking an Idaho Licensed Electrician who is team-oriented and possesses strong problem-solving skills.

You will work in a group that embraces new ideas, challenges the status quo, and continuously improves our teams’ professional skills. Responsibilities include preventive and predictive maintenance of the electrical distribution system, reading drawings and schematics, and troubleshooting equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years electrician maintenance experience (Idaho Electrician License preferred).
• Experience with MCCs, VFDs, conveying and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics, blueprints, and codes.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and predictive maintenance of the electrical distribution system.
• Interpret drawings, schematics, blueprints, specifications, codes and documentation.
• Evaluate electrical quality and safety processes and procedures.
• Communicate with departments and vendors to ensure proper operation.
• Model and comply with safety rules and regulations.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems and machinery components.
• Identify new approaches to continuous improvement.
• Assist in designing and repairing electrical systems if PLC programming skills exist.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Preventive maintenance software

PLC programming

Reading schematics

Job description

Job Details

Stimson Lumber Company in St. Maries is seeking an Idaho Licensed Electrician who is team-oriented and possesses great problem‑solving skills. You will execute your role within a group that embraces new ideas, challenges the status quo, and works tirelessly to hone and improve our teams’ professional skills. Our electricians provide high quality results through excellent teamwork and focused execution.
Location: St Maries Mill - St Maries, ID 83861
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $40.00 - $55.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Day (must work weekend days)

Compensation

Starting Pay: Base pay $40.00 - $46.00 per hour. Employees with significant knowledge may earn higher. Pay Differential: Swing shift +$1.50/hr; Graveyard shift +$2.00/hr. Eligible for overtime at time and a half.

Benefits

• Healthcare: Stimson pays over 80% of premiums for full‑time employees, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k): 100% match on first 6% of pay when contributing; Profit Sharing up to 3% of pay.
• Bonus: Discretionary bonus when company/location profitable.
• Paid Time‑Off: 9 paid holidays, 2 weeks paid vacation, up to 40 hours sick leave per year.
• Employee Referral: Earn $2,500 - $5,000 for successful referrals.
• Other: Wellness program with reward incentives; tuition reimbursement; apprenticeships; career development; access to company‑owned land for recreation, and more.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide preventive and predictive maintenance of the electrical distribution system.
• Interpret drawings, schematics, blueprints, specifications, codes, ordinances and other documentation of equipment and systems within the plant.
• Continuously evaluate and analyze electrical quality and safety processes and procedures.
• Proactively communicate with departments and outside vendors to ensure proper operation and maintenance of systems and equipment.
• Model, implement and comply with company work and safety rules and related industry regulations.
• Safely install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems including components of machinery and equipment.
• Identify new approaches or best‑known methods to foster our continuous improvement mentality.
• If you are skilled in PLC Programming, utilize PLC knowledge and troubleshooting skills to assist in designing and repairing electrical systems.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 5 years electrician maintenance experience (Idaho Electrician License preferred).
• Proven experience or expertise with:
  • Tempo sonic linear positions
  • Schematics, understanding and troubleshooting
  • Computer skills, experience with preventive maintenance software preferred
• Electrical maintenance experience with MCC’s, VFD’s, conveying and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, blueprints, specifications, codes, ordinances and other documentation of equipment and systems.
• Strong understanding of codes and ordinances.
• Understanding of PLC’s with the ability to troubleshoot is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player and highly self‑motivated individual.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with maintenance, production, management and outside electrical vendors.
• Experienced in implementing safety procedures in the workplace.

EEO Statement

As an equal opportunity employment company, we value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and those influences upon the workplace. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment assessments.