Journey Level Electrician

Weyerhaeuser Company; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser Santiam Lumber in Lebanon, OR is seeking an experienced Journey Level Electrician to maintain and improve electrical systems in the mill. You will install, repair, and troubleshoot equipment and coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure safe, efficient operations.

This role requires Oregon license within 6 months, a high school diploma or equivalent, and millwright experience. You will work shifts, overtime, and cross-train across technical areas with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have 1 year electrical experience in a manufacturing plant.
• Must hold or obtain Oregon Electrical license (LMPJ) within 6 months.
• Minimum 2 years millwright experience.
• Ability to program, repair, and troubleshoot PLCs and Optimization Control Systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot 480V and low voltage electrical systems (AC/DC).
• Ability to read equipment manuals, blueprints and schematics.
• Willingness to cross-train and work shifts/overtime.

Responsibilities

• Manage the electrical systems in the operation.
• Install, repair, and troubleshoot electrical systems in the operation.
• Maintain communications with maintenance personnel and supervisors to safely and efficiently perform mill maintenance (reactive and preventive).
• May assist with basic mechanical maintenance functions as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

PLC troubleshooting

VFDs

480V systems

AC/DC systems

Reading blueprints

MS Office

Millwright experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Oregon Electrical license (LMPJ) or able to obtain in 6 months

Millwright experience

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC5

ControlLogix

Hand & power tools

Blueprints & schematics

Job description

Weyerhaeuser Santiam Lumber has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Journey Level Electrician at our Lebanon, OR facility.

Key Functions:

• Manage the electrical systems in the operation.
• Install, repair, and troubleshoot all electrical systems in the operation.
• Effectively maintain communications with maintenance personnel and supervisors to safely and efficiently perform mill maintenance duties (reactive and preventive).
• May also assist with basic mechanical maintenance functions as needed.

Weyerhaeuser provides an excellent total compensation and benefits package. Pay rate ranges from $42.25 – $ 46.49/hr.

Must be able to acquire licensing in the state of Oregon within six months of hire date. Licensing fees paid by Weyerhaeuser. Oregon only recognizes licenses in the following states: Arkansas, Idaho, Maine, Montana, Utah, Wyoming.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have minimum 1 year electrical experience in a manufacturing plant.
• Currently hold or able to obtain State of Oregon Electrical license (LMPJ) within 6 months.
• Minimum 2 years millwright experience.
• Ability to program, repair, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Control units (PLCs) and Optimization Control Systems in the operation.
• Ability to troubleshoot 480v and low voltage electrical systems, AC and DC.
• Ability to troubleshoot, set up, and program variable speed drives.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, blueprints and schematics.
• Must demonstrate logical problem solving skills and react appropriately in upset situations.
• Excellent computer skills and fluent with standard Microsoft office products.
• Willingness to fully cross train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities.
• Able to work with computerized maintenance system for processes, stores, work orders, etc.
• Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problems solving skills.
• Dedicated, self-motivated team member, willing and able to work independently and in a team system.
• Must be willing and able to work shifts, call-ins, holidays, and overtime.

The following qualifications are desired:

• Knowledge of and hands-on experience with the following technologies: instrumentation, electronics, lubrication, hydraulics, power transmission, mechanics, steam, welding and pneumatics.
• Working knowledge of NEC.
• General electrical systems (motor starters, lighting circuits, and power distribution equipment).
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC5 and/or Control Logix.
• Knowledge of and experience with hand and power tools.
• Wood products or engineered wood products experience.

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.

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.

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.

Travel Required

No .

Education

Required

High School or Equivalent (GED) or better.

Experience

Required

2 years: Millwright experience.

1 year: Electrical experience in a manufacturing plant.

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