Industrial Electrician at Plummer Forest Products Post Falls, ID

Comunidade Metodista; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Plummer Forest Products in Post Falls, ID, is seeking an Industrial Electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems critical to a wood processing plant's uptime. Responsibilities include installing motors, transformers, relays, and VFDs, diagnosing issues, and interpreting schematics.

The role requires 3–5 years of industrial experience, a high school diploma or GED (technical degree preferred), and licensure as required by local jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical diploma or associate degree preferred.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license as required by state/local jurisdiction.
• 3–5 years of industrial electrical experience in a wood products or continuous process environment.
• Strong knowledge of 480V 3-phase power, control systems, and instrumentation.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and HMI systems; familiar with NFPA 70E, NEC, OSHA safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems including motors, transformers, relays, circuit breakers, and VFDs.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems with machinery, systems, and processes.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documents.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
• Work with PLCs including troubleshooting, programming, and modifications.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to support uptime.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed and equipment records.
• Participate in root cause analysis and propose long-term solutions.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns during regular hours or on-call rotation.

Skills

Industrial electrical

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical diploma/associate in industrial electricity

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs

HMI systems

NFPA 70E safety

Job description

Industrial Electrician job at Plummer Forest Products. Post Falls, ID.

Position Summary:

The Industrial Electrician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment to ensure the continuous and safe operations of the particleboard manufacturing plant. This includes work on motors, controls, PLCs, drives, and other electrical components essential to production and facility infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems, including motors, transformers, relays, circuit breakers, and VFDs.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems with machinery, systems, and processes.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documents.

• Perform preventative maintenance (PMs) on electrical systems and equipment.

• Work with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) including troubleshooting, programming, and modifications.

• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and company policies.

• Collaborate with mechanical maintenance, production, and engineering teams to support uptime and efficiency.

• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, including maintenance logs and equipment records.

• Participate in root cause analysis for equipment failures and propose long-term solutions.

• Respond to emergency breakdowns during regular hours or on‑call rotation.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical diploma or associate degree in industrial electricity or related field preferred.

• Valid Journeyman or Master Electrician license (as required by state or local jurisdiction).

• Minimum 3–5 years of industrial electrical experience, preferably in a wood products or continuous process manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of 480V 3‑phase power, control systems, and instrumentation.

• Experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and HMI systems is highly desirable.

• Understanding of NFPA 70E, NEC, and OSHA electrical safety standards.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in elevated areas or confined spaces.