Industrial Electrician Level 1

West Fraser; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

West Fraser is seeking a dedicated Electrician to join our Maintenance team in the United States. The role involves repairing, installing, replacing, programming, and testing electrical circuits and equipment across mill operations.

You will perform routine preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex machine controls, and interpret electrical schematics to support safe and efficient production. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, strong fundamentals in electrical

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Background in Electrical fundamentals.
• Knowledge of 3 phase and single-phase power distribution systems, motor controls, wiring, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with 480-volt power and logic circuits.
• Strong computer, math, analytical, and planning skills.
• Able to understand and follow electrical schematics proficiently without supervision.
• Willingness to work a schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine electrical/electronic preventative maintenance on mill equipment.
• Repair, modify, and maintain a variety of electrical and electronic equipment.
• Wire circuits, replace components, and repair electronic devices.
• Perform tests using instruments including multi-meter and Megger.
• Attend classes to stay current with technical changes or equipment designs.
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime as scheduled.
• Adhere to safety rules and wear required training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

3 phase power

Motor controls

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

PLC knowledge

Teamwork

Math & planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

VFD drives

PLC

Job description

This role offers a challenging, diverse and exciting opportunity to become part of our Maintenance team. In general, all Electrician roles are required to repair, install, replace, program, and test all electrical circuits, and equipment. Periodically perform or assist others in routine to moderately complex repairs or installation of automatic electrical and electronic controls.

What You Will Do

• Perform routine electrical/electronic preventative maintenance on mill equipment.
• Responsible for the repair, modification, and maintenance of a variety of electrical and electronic equipment
• Perform tasks like wiring circuits, replacing components, and repairing electronic devices.
• Performs test reading using several different instruments, including multi-meter and Megger.
• Remain current in technical changes or equipment designs by attending classes as needed.
• Work rotating shifts, which includes nights, 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills
• Background in Electrical fundamentals
• Must have knowledge in 3 phase and single-phase power distribution systems, motor controls, wiring, and troubleshooting of such systems.
• Experience with 480-volt power and logic circuits
• Strong computer, math, analytical, and planning skills
• Must be able to understand and follow electrical schematics proficiently without supervision
• Must be samiliar with machine control systems
• Ability to troubleshoot (complex) machine control systems.
• Ability to identify the features and functions of controllers.
• Ability to describe and compare pneumatic and electronic controllers.
• Ability to identify the signal path through a control circuit.
• A combination of higher education and experience will be taken into consideration.
• Eligible to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Willing and able to work a schedule which will include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willing and able to work on an emergency call-in basis when 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

What Will Make You Stand Out

• VFD drives experience
• PLC Experience
• Able to interpret PLC logic as it relates to its application to process and equipment for troubleshooting purposes

Our Highly Competitive Compensation Package And Outstanding Benefits Include

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training and
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Safety is one of West Frasers core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world's largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

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