Industrial Electrician – High-Tech Mill PLCs (Day Shift)

Weyerhaeuser

Bruce (MS)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 51,000

Full time

10 days ago

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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.