Electrician - Journeyman 1

About the role

Freres Engineered Wood Products, formerly Freres Lumber Co., Inc., is a family-owned and operated wood products manufacturing business based in Lyons, Oregon. Established in 1922, the company operates six processing plants and specializes in creating high-quality wood products, including plywood, sheathing grade plywood, MPP, and hog fuel.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus or equipment, replaces or repairs parts, detects and replaces defective control modules, tests and makes adjustments.
• Prepares wiring diagrams to record changes.
• Experience with hardware and software programming is a benefit.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot various industrial electronic devices, including: variable Interface (HMI, VFD), software systems, robotics and instrumentation.
• Develop and maintain programs for Modicon, Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC’s, HMI, and Motion Controllers.
• Assist other branches with reasonable and related tasks.

Requirements

• Some Mill experience, particularly with laminated veneer lumber, plywood, etc.
• Journeyman Manufacturing Plant (PJ) or General Journeyman license.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Good analytical, problem-solving skills, computer and math skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Positive and excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage efficiently and effectively.
• Computer literacy in commonly used business software products such as spreadsheets, word processing and database management.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, plant management and customers.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: High School Graduate or GED.

Benefits

• Highest competitive wage.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Section 125 plan.
• 401K retirement savings plan.
• Profit-sharing program.
• Holiday pay.

Pay

$38.60 - $40.60 per hour.

Schedule

Eight to ten-hour shifts, five days per week, weekends, holidays, and shut-downs.