Industrial Manufacturing Electrician

West Fraser; Henderson (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Competitive starting pay

On-the-job training

Promoting from within culture

401K with company match

Job summary

West Fraser in Henderson, Texas, seeks an Industrial Electrician to troubleshoot, maintain and improve electrical systems within our Lumber Mill facility. The role covers testing, inspection and upgrading PLCs, along with coordination with vendors and supervision to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Responsibilities include updating diagrams, programming VSDs, and maintaining power distribution. Requires 4–5 years of electrical experience in industrial settings and willingness for rotating

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Willing to work rotating shifts, overtime and be on-call for 24/7 operations.
• 4–5 years of Electrician experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check.

Responsibilities

• Test electrical systems and circuits in wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components for hazards or defects.
• Troubleshoot, program, and upgrade PLCs.
• Collaborate with vendors to identify parts and report to Supervisor.
• Understand and update instrumentation loop diagrams, E&I drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Program AC and DC variable speed drives.
• Update power distribution systems, MCCs, and switchgear.
• Install electrical equipment.

Skills

Lock-out procedures

Detail oriented

Planning & organizing

Problem solving

Team player

Highly motivated

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Allen Bradley Devicenet Ethernet

Porter/USNR systems

Ethernet & fiber optics

Job description

Job Category: Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Requisition Number: INDUS018042

• Posted : September 29, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $25.82 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Pay or shift range: $25.82 USD to $32.28 USD
  

  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

This position is located at the West Fraser Lumber Mill located in Henderson, Texas. The Industrial Manufacturing Electrician will be responsible for troubleshooting, correcting, and maintaining all electrical equipment within the manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Test electrical systems and circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or repair
• Troubleshoot, program, and upgrade Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Work with vendors to identify needed parts and recommend to Supervisor
• Understand and update instrumentation loop diagrams, E & I drawings, blueprints, and schematics
• Program AC & DC variable speed drivers
• Update power distribution system, MCC, and switch gears
• Install electrical equipment

Required skills and experience include:

• Lock-out procedures
• Detail and accuracy oriented
• Planning and organizing skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Works well in a team
• Highly motivated

Other required skills:

• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Be willing to work rotating shifts, overtime and to be on-call to support 24/7 operations
• Have 4-5 years of Electrician work experience in a Industrial/Manufacturing environment
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check

Experience with:

• Allen Bradley Communications – Devicenet & Ethernet
• Scanning and Optimization systems within the Lumber Business (Porter, USNR)
• Process Network Communication Systems and Components – Ethernet & Fiber Optic

Outstanding benefits package including:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution

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 (DFW)

Travel Required

Yes . 10%

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