Electrician - 2nd Shift

Columbia Forest Products; Newport (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products in Vermont seeks dedicated Electricians to join our maintenance team. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain plant electrical systems on equipment such as dryers, lathes, clippers, splicers, saws and more, under supervision of the maintenance crew leader and plant engineer.

Qualified candidates hold Journeyman or Master Electrical License and have NEC knowledge. We offer ESOP ownership, competitive benefits, and a supportive, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Diagnose and repair motor control systems.
• Understand building electrical distribution networks.
• Identify and mitigate electrical hazards.
• Familiarity with automation control concepts and logic.
• Perform work in accordance with NEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair tasks to keep equipment optimal.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues on industrial machinery.
• Use PPE, ladders, manlifts and trade tools safely.
• Maintain strict safety and housekeeping in all work areas.

Skills

Motor controls diagnosis

Electrical distribution systems

Electrical hazard mitigation

Automation control concepts

NEC compliance

Education

Journeyman or Master Electrical License

Job description

We are seeking dedicated and skilled individuals to join our team as Electricians. Successful candidates will work under the direction of the Maintenance Crew Leader and Plant Engineer, performing essential maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and service duties on plant equipment, including dryers, lathes, clippers, splicers, saws, and mobile equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and repair tasks to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues on industrial machinery.
• Utilize electrical PPE, ladders, manlifts, and other trade-related tools safely and effectively.
• Uphold strict safety and housekeeping standards in all work areas.

Qualifications & Skills:

To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate the following knowledge and abilities:

• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing motor controls.
• Understanding of building electrical distribution systems.
• Ability to recognize and mitigate electrical hazards.
• Familiarity with automation control concepts.
• Competency in performing work in compliance with National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.

Requirements:

• Journeyman or Master Electrical License (required).

Why Join Columbia Forest Products?

At Columbia Forest Products, we foster a family-oriented culture with a rich history of success and teamwork. As an employee-owned company, we offer a variety of benefits, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become a part-owner of the company.
• Competitive benefits: 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• A supportive work environment that values growth and professional development.
• A dedicated CFP Foundation, supporting employees, their families, and the local community.

Our core values—Customer Service Above All Else, We Are Family, Share the Success, and Absolute Integrity—define who we are and what we stand for.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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