Electricians earn $39.79 to $43.78 per hour We train and promote from within. Excellent low‑cost health benefits. Retirement plan with employer‑paid contributions. Paid vacation and 10 holidays.
About the Position
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment in manufacturing facility
- Maintain all components required to control machinery, including switches, sensors, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, and interface units
- Recognize and effectively identify hazards and correct electrical defects
- Perform preventative maintenance on all electrical systems and equipment
- Inspect and maintain motors, switches, junction boxes, switch panels, circuit breakers, transformers, fuse panels, and lighting
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical installations
- Install electrical conduit and pull wire
- Lay and thread conduit, pull wire, and work off ladders
- Change electric motors and understand NEMA frame sizing
- Maintain efficiency and safety of all plant electrical circuits, assemblies, and equipment
- Troubleshoot and install encoders, linear transducers, vision systems, and other advanced sensors
- Identify and help implement process improvements to optimize performance and production
- Effectively troubleshoot issues for best resolution while staying calm in stressful situations
- Communicate effectively, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions
- Perform general maintenance in a safe and efficient manner and maintain a clean work area
- Work may consist of overtime during busy production times
Qualifications
- 2 years recent verifiable sawmill/industrial and motor controls experience
- Demonstrated ability to Arc weld or Stick weld
- Understanding of industrial electrical safety, MCCs, three‑phase power, running conduit, lighting, electrical, and hydraulic systems
- Knowledge of photocells, limit switches, encoders, proximity sensors, analog and digital devices, frequency drives, and three‑phase motors desired
- Basic ladder logic and PLC reading/writing preferred
- Familiarity with programmable logic controllers and their programming, preferable
- Read and understand blueprints and circuit diagrams
Benefits
We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (medical, dental, and vision) with low‑cost premiums, a 401(k) with company match, additional retirement contributions, and company‑paid life insurance.
Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.