Shift Electrician

West Fraser; Sycamore (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Wellness Pay Program

401k with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Promoting from within

Job summary

West Fraser, a diversified North American wood products company, is seeking an Industrial Electrician to maintain and repair electrical circuits and controls across its mill operations. This role requires hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and rotation shifts including nights and holidays to keep production flowing safely.

You will work with 480-volt systems, motor controls, and schematics, and must be reliable, collaborative, and committed to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Strong background with electrical fundamentals.
• Understanding of 3-phase and single-phase power distribution systems.
• Experience with 480-volt power, logic circuits, and machine control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical components of mill equipment.
• Repair, modify, and maintain electrical equipment.
• Wire circuits, replace components, and repair electronic devices.
• Perform tests using instruments like multi-meter and Megger.
• Attend classes to stay current with technical changes and equipment designs.
• Work a 12-hour rotating schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain safety rules and use PPE as required.
• Collaborate with leadership on other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

3-phase power

Troubleshooting

Wiring

Motor controls

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Megger

Multimeter

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 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.

BENEFITS

• Benefits starting Day 1Competitive starting pay
• Wellness Pay ProgramOn-the-job training andA culture that strongly believes in promoting from withinMedicalDentalVision
• 401k with company matchLife InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

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