Industrial Electrician

Weyerhaeuser; Bruce (MS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Weekend maintenance differential

Annual Bonus Payout

401K match

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser seeks skilled Industrial Electricians for our Bruce, MS lumber mill to repair, modify, install, and maintain high-tech manufacturing equipment. You will work in a highly automated, safety-driven plant with on-the-job training and growth opportunities.

Qualified candidates have experience with industrial electrical systems, PLCs, and willingness to work various shifts, including overtime, with a strong focus on teamwork and safety. This role offers competitive pay and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have at least two (2) years of industrial electrical/process control experience and/or an electrical degree.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems, AC and DC.
• Must demonstrate logical problem-solving skills and ability to react appropriately in upset conditions.
• Willingness to fully cross-train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities.
• Ability to work with computerized maintenance systems for process, stores, work orders, etc.
• Must have excellent teamwork, cooperation, collaboration, and deductive reasoning skills.
• Must be a dedicated, self-motivated team member, willing and able to work autonomously and as a member of a team with demonstrable leadership skills.
• Must be willing and able to work all shifts, weekends, call-ins, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and in dusty and noisy conditions while wearing safety equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able and willing to complete forklift training and all other job-specific and safety training as assigned.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds regularly, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, climb steps and ladders, work from heights, work in small and restricted areas, and stand or walk for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 plus hours per day.
• An Associate’s degree or higher in Electrical Technology or similar is preferred.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs is preferred.
• Wood product experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Total commitment to working safely and following all Company safety policies and procedures.
• Understand, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, and repair AC/DC motors, generators, PLCs, and associated machine controls including programmable controllers, computers, and electronics used in lumber manufacturing environment.
• Manage electrical systems in a lumber manufacturing facility and the site's high-tech, heavy-duty machinery including installation, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Provide PLC programming support including troubleshooting, upgrading, running conduit, and writing/rewiring electrical systems.
• Effectively communicate with maintenance personnel and Lead Team to plan and perform both reactive and proactive mill maintenance safely and efficiently.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Electrical systems maintenance

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Associate degree or higher in Electrical Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Weyerhaeuser is seeking skilled Industrial Electricians with a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of electrical equipment, processes, and techniques to repair, modify, install, and maintain our facility and its high-tech lumber manufacturing equipment at our lumber mill in Bruce, MS.

At Weyerhaeuser, we offer positions with on-the-job training and continued growth potential. Our manufacturing facilities are highly automated and utilize many leading-edge technologies in the wood products industry.

Please Note

• All qualified applicants will receive an email from our recruitment team to complete an assessment. Please check your emails daily for updates, including your spam folders.

Why You Should Join Our Team

• High-Performing, Safety Driven Culture
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package
• Pay Range: $27.07/hr. to $37.00/hr. with opportunities for advancement
• Additional $1.40 per hour for night shift/ $3.00 per hour for dedicated weekend maintenance team members
• Annual Bonus Payout
• 401K match + additional contribution from the Company
• Full medical, dental, vision benefits including annual employer contributions to HAS

Key Functions

• Total commitment to working safely and following all Company safety policies and procedures.
• Understand, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, and repair AC/DC motors, generators, PLCs, and associated machine controls including programmable controllers, computers, and electronics used in lumber manufacturing environment.
• Manage electrical systems in a lumber manufacturing facility and the site's high-tech, heavy-duty machinery including installation, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Provide PLC programming support including troubleshooting, upgrading, running conduit, and writing/rewiring electrical systems.
• Effectively communicate with maintenance personnel and Lead Team to plan and perform both reactive and proactive mill maintenance safely and efficiently.

Job

Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Primary Location

USA-MS-Bruce

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

Day (1st)

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least two (2) years of industrial electrical/process control experience and/or an electrical degree
• Ability to read equipment manuals, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems, AC and DC.
• Must demonstrate logical problem-solving skills and ability to react appropriately in upset conditions.
• Willingness to fully cross-train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities.
• Ability to work with computerized maintenance systems for process, stores, work orders, etc.
• Must have excellent teamwork, cooperation, collaboration, and deductive reasoning skills.
• Must be a dedicated, self-motivated team member, willing and able to work autonomously and as a member of a team with demonstrable leadership skills.
• Must be willing and able to work all shifts, weekends, call-ins, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and in dusty and noisy conditions while wearing safety equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able and willing to complete forklift training and all other job-specific and safety training as assigned.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds regularly, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, climb steps and ladders, work from heights, work in small and restricted areas, and stand or walk for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 plus hours per day.
• An Associate’s degree or higher in Electrical Technology or similar is preferred.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs is preferred.
• Wood product experience is a plus.

Post Application Requirements

• Successful completion of pre-employment computer-based testing
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen

About Wood Products

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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