Electrician Level 1 in Lanett

Energy Jobline ZR; Lanett (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Medical

Dental

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

West Fraser is seeking a maintenance technician to perform a broad range of diagnostic, repair, and preventive maintenance tasks on electrical and mechanical equipment. You will diagnose issues, operate and test equipment, and perform tear-downs and assemblies as needed.

The role requires PLC troubleshooting, fabrication and welding skills, and experience in manufacturing. A 12-hour rotating schedule including nights and weekends is required, with on-call availability as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School or GED.
• Experience with PLC logic and troubleshooting.
• Three (3) years or more of experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical equipment.
• Experience with fabrication, cutting with a torch, and welding with an arc welder.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Eligible to legally work in the United States.
• Willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating schedule which will include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willing and able to work on an emergency call-in basis as required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and deliver value to the team.
• Willingness and ability to cross-train to learn new jobs and skills.
• Consistent, predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose causes of malfunctions by sight, sound, or actions of machinery and equipment.
• Start, observe, operate, or inactivate equipment to verify correct functions.
• Inspect, adjust, clean, or lubricate equipment for preventive maintenance.
• Tear down, replace, repair, install, and assemble equipment, parts, components, and accessories.
• Operate various mechanical and electronic test equipment.
• Specific knowledge of pumps, conveyor systems, motors, and drives is required.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Torch cutting

Arc welding

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

What you will do:

• Work involves a complete range and wide variety of duties involving diversified and difficult work using technical electronic diagnostics, computer equipment, and a variety of precision instruments; requiring much care to effectively and efficiently diagnose, dismantle, repair, lubricate, reassemble or otherwise work on general maintenance.
• Diagnose causes of malfunctions by sight, sound, or actions of machinery and equipment.
• Start, observe, operate, or otherwise inactivate equipment to detect or verify correct functions.
• Inspect, adjust, clean, or lubricate equipment as preventive maintenance. Tear down, replace, repair, install, and assemble equipment, parts, components, and accessories.
• Operate various mechanical and electronic test equipment.
• Specific knowledge of pumps, conveyor systems, motors, and drives is required in the performance of regular or assigned duties.
• Work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime as scheduled or required.

Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment and completing all required training

Education and Experience you will need:

• Minimum High School or GED
• Experience with PLC logic and troubleshooting
• Three (3) years or more of experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical equipment
• Experience with fabrication, cutting with a torch, and welding with an arc welder
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Eligible to legally work in the United States
• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating schedule which will include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willing and able to work on an emergency call-in basis as required
• Ability to work as part of a team and deliver value to the team
• Willingness and ability to cross-train to learn new jobs and skills
• Consistent, predictable attendance

Skills that will make you stand out:

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems and reading electrical schematics

• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k with company match
• Life Insurance
• Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America!

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us. West Fraser is a growing company that believes strongly in promoting from within and prides ourself on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of , , , or any other protected legal characteristic.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace