Sawmill Electrician

Thompson River Lumber Co of MT, Inc.; Thompson Falls (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k Profit Sharing

AFLAC

401k Profit Sharing

Job summary

A reputable lumber company in Thompson Falls, MT is seeking a multi-craft Maintenance Sawmill Electrician. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in a sawmill environment, be self-motivated, and able to troubleshoot electrical issues independently. Competitive wages are offered, along with benefits including medical, dental, and 401k profit sharing.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a sawmill environment.
• Ability to work safely and understand Lock out / Tag out.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
• Ability to use test equipment: multimeter, megger, amp probe.
• Basic understanding of PLCs and ladder logic.
• Welding is a plus but not required.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues independently.
• Familiar with 480V 3-phase motor starters; troubleshoot 240V/120V/24V circuits.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical issues independently.
• Work with 480v 3 phase motor starters.
• Weld and troubleshoot hydraulic issues as needed.

Skills

Electrical schematic interpretation

Troubleshooting electrical issues

Basic PLC knowledge

Welding

PLCs/Ladder logic

Overtime readiness

Welding (plus)

Own tools

Tools

Multimeter

Megger

Amp probe

Amp probe

Job description

Thompson River Lumber CO is seeking a person to fill the position of SawmillElectrician. We are looking to fill a current opening position as a multi‑craft Maintenance Sawmill Electrician with a person who is self‑motivated, a conscientious team player with a positive attitude. Please see the following minimum requirements for this position:

• 3-5 years experience in sawmill environment
• Ability to work safely / understands Lock out / Tag out
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and drawings
• Ability to use electrical test equipment, multi meter, megger , amp probe
• Basic understanding of PLCs and ladder logic
• Ability to weld a plus but not necessary
• Trouble shoot electrical issues independently
• Familiar with 480v 3 phase motor starters
• Ability to trouble shoot 240v, 120v, and 24v circuits
• Hydraulic troubleshooting a plus
• Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives a plus
• Has own tools
• Available to work overtime

Competitive Wage D.O.E. Benefits include availability of Medical, Dental, Flex, AFLAC & 401k Profit Sharing.