Electrician - Journeyman 1

Freres Engineered Wood; Lyons (OR); On-site; USD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term Disability

401K

Profit-sharing

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Freres Engineered Wood in Lyons, Oregon is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to install, maintain and repair electrical systems on industrial equipment. You will read schematics, wiring diagrams and blueprints, and work with PLCs, HMIs and motion controllers to keep production running safely and efficiently.

The role is full-time with a swing shift. Wage range is $38.60–$40.60 per hour, with benefits including PTO, health/dental insurance, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: High School Graduate or GED
• Experience Requirements: Mill experience with laminated veneer lumber, plywood, etc.
• License: Journeyman Manufacturing Plant (PJ) or General Journeyman
• Read and understand electrical schematics
• Proven leadership skills
• Analytical, problem-solving, computer and math skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to make important decisions under pressure
• Time management skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing roles and responsibilities
• Work independently and with minimal supervision
• Team-oriented and able to collaborate with plant management and customers

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and components of industrial machinery following codes and diagrams.
• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for new machines and equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctions, replaces parts, tests and adjusts control modules.
• Prepares wiring diagrams to record changes.
• Experience with hardware and software programming is a benefit.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot various industrial electronic devices (HMI, VFD, robotics, instrumentation).
• Develop and maintain programs for Modicon, Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs, HMI, and motion controllers.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Computer literacy

Math skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Modicon PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI

Job description

Overview

Job Location: Lyons, OR 97358

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Swing

Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades

Job Title: Electrician Journeyman

Branch: Plywood and Veneer Manufacturing

Report To: Electrical Supervisor

Schedule: Eight to ten-hour shifts

Status: Full-time

Wage Range: $38.60 - $40.60

How to Apply

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Essential Functions

• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus or equipment, replaces or repairs parts, detects and replaces defective control modules, tests and makes adjustments.
• Prepares wiring diagrams to record changes.
• Experience with hardware and software programming a benefit.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot various industrial electronic devices, but not limited to: variable Interface (HMI, VFD), software systems, robotics and instrumentation.
• Develop and maintain programs for Modicon, Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC’s, HMI, and Motion Controllers.

Other Responsibilities

Responsibilities are not limited to the above-mentioned and may include assisting other branches with reasonable and related tasks.

Physical Demands

• Work in extreme temperatures, dusty, and noisy conditions, work from heights, ability to work out of a man basket and in confined/restricted areas.
• Shift work, five days per week, weekends, holidays and shut-downs.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to frequently walk distances, climb ladders, climb up on equipment, or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Exposed to airborne particles, dust, dirt and frequent high levels of noise
• Ability to bend, stoop, and/or squat frequently
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions, and indoor conditions, including variations in temperature and conditions
• Consistently works near, on or around mechanical parts
• Frequent reaching, handling, carrying and balancing.

Benefits

• We offer a highly competitive wage, PTO, health, dental, and life insurance, Short-term Disability, Section 125, 401K, Profit-sharing and Holiday Pay.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: High School Graduate or GED
• Experience Requirements: Some Mill experience, particularly with laminated veneer lumber, plywood, etc.
• License: Journeyman Manufacturing Plant (PJ) or General Journeyman
• Be able to read and understand electrical schematics
• Proven leadership skills
• Good analytical, problem-solving skills, computer and math skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
• Positive and Excellent Interpersonal and Customer Service skills
• Ability to make important decisions under pressure
• Time management skills
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage efficiently and effectively.
• Computer literacy in commonly used business software products such as spreadsheets, word processing and database management
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, plant management and customers.

Freres Engineered Wood is willing to provide training to the right candidate.