High-Tech Industrial Electrician – Sawmill Night Shift

Weyerhaeuser; Holden (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Hiring bonus

Shift differential

Education/training opportunities

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser operates a state-of-the-art lumber facility in Holden, LA, seeking an Industrial Electrician to repair, modify and maintain high-tech sawmill equipment. You will lead safety initiatives and work with production teams to maximize uptime while reducing costs.

The role requires 3+ years of industrial electrical experience, the ability to read schematics, and experience with CMMS/SAP. Expect night shifts, training opportunities, health benefits, and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years of industrial electrical experience or equivalent.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Able to read wiring diagrams and one-line drawings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all associates by identifying safety issues and taking measures to proactively address concerns, role model safe work practices and attend safety meetings.
• Be active in safety, training and preshift meetings.
• Effective communication across & between shifts and with the production teams.
• Manage and utilize preventive electrical systems to reduce unscheduled downtime.
• Efficient use of reliable troubleshooting methods to ensure up-time, production volume and quality goals are met.
• Perform electrical repairs safely and efficiently.
• Perform visual inspections and coordinate repairs.
• Coordinate electrical repairs, input computer work requests, communicate with planning department & operating teams.
• Ensure quality of electrical work is done in a timely manner.
• Proper documentation on pm, breakdown, or project work is input in CMMS
• Responsible for applicable permitting (hot work, red tag, cross connection)
• Understand what impacts machine reliability & quality and makes improvements.
• Analyze equipment failures to prevent reoccurrence (work with craft and operating associates)
• Assist with mechanical and operational tasks as needed during breakdowns

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical equipment repair

Reading schematics

Conduit & cable tray

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

CMMS usage

Education

High school diploma/GED

Industrial electrical training

Tools

SAP

CMMS

AB Drives and Soft Starters

Job description

Weyerhaeuser operates a state-of-the-art lumber facility in Holden, LA, seeking an Industrial Electrician to repair, modify and maintain high-tech sawmill equipment. You will lead safety initiatives and work with production teams to maximize uptime while reducing costs.

The role requires 3+ years of industrial electrical experience, the ability to read schematics, and experience with CMMS/SAP. Expect night shifts, training opportunities, health benefits, and a competitive hourly wage.