Shift Electrician

West Fraser; Fairfax (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Competitive starting pay

Wellness Pay Program

On-the-job training

Promotions from within

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Safety-first culture

Job summary

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company seeking an Industrial Electrician for our Southern US operations. The role involves repairing, installing, programming, and testing electrical circuits and equipment in a mill environment.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot 480V systems, wire circuits, and support safety standards. A 12-hour rotating shift, on-call rotations, and cross-training opportunities are part of the position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Strong background in electrical fundamentals.
• Understanding of 3-phase and single-phase power distribution and motor controls.
• Experience with 480-volt power, logic circuits, and machine control systems.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics and troubleshooting.
• Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to be on emergency/on-call basis.
• Able to work in a team and cross-train.
• Reliable with consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical components of mill equipment.
• Repair, modify, and maintain electrical equipment.
• Wire circuits, replace components, and repair electronic devices.
• Test using measuring instruments (multimeter, Megger).
• Stay current in technical changes and equipment designs via training.
• Work 12-hour rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Adhere to safety rules and wear PPE; complete training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

3-phase power

Single-phase power

Motor controls

Wiring

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Teamwork

On-call for emergencies

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring instruments

Megger

Testing equipment

Job description

Job Summary

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber, OSB and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America!

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within - many of our employees have built their careers with us.

At West Fraser, our Industrial Electrician is takes with repairing, replacing, installing, programming, and testing all electrical circuits and equipment. Occasionally, this role will be expected to perform or assist in repairs or installation of electrical controls systems.

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical components of mill equipment.
• Repair, modify, and maintain a variety of electrical equipment.
• Wire circuits, replace components, and repair electronic devices.
• Perform tests using various measuring instruments to include multi-meter and Megger.
• Remain current in technical changes and equipment designs by attending necessary classes as required.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules, regulations, and guidelines to include the wearing of necessary PPE, the use of safety equipment, and completing all necessary training.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Eligible to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Have a strong background with proven work experience using electrical fundamentals.
• Understanding of 3-phase and single-phase power distribution systems, motor controls, and wiring.
• Experience with 480-volt power, logic circuits, and machine control systems.
• Proven understanding of electrical schematics
• Possess advanced electrical and electronic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to fully identify the features and functions of controllers and differentiate from pneumatic and electronic.
• Ability to identify the signal path through a control circuit.
• Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to work on an emergency, on-call, basis as required.
• Ability to work as part of a team to deliver value to the mill as a individual and as a whole.
• Willingness to cross-train to learn new jobs and skills.
• Be reliable and possess consistent and predictable attendance behavior.

Our Highly Competitive Compensation Package And Outstanding Benefits Include

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• Wellness Pay Program
• 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 Fraser's 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