Journeyman Electrician - Industrial Mill PLC Expert

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 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.