Journeyman Electrician

Company Overview

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family‑owned company headquartered in Portland, Oregon, operating nine sawmills across Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, as well as timberland, wholesale, and import/export divisions. The company’s mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. Core values include Safety, Integrity & Authenticity, Responsible Stewardship, Tenacity, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, and Community Engagement. The Darrington mill, acquired in 2002, employs 175 people and is committed to safe, competitive operations and employee growth.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment, systems, and facilities.
• Perform preventative maintenance and complete appropriate checklists.
• Calibrate and test electrical equipment to ensure reliable and safe operation.
• Install lighting systems, electric solenoid valves, pumps, sensors, motors, and switchgear to NEC standards.
• Work from ladders or man baskets as required.
• Assist production personnel to maintain product flow and help machine operators diagnose problems.
• Follow company lockout, safety, and work standards.
• Notify supervisors of any problems that arise during the shift.
• Train assigned employees and assist other maintenance personnel as needed.
• Work overtime and flexible schedules as necessary.
• Utilize work order systems, machine histories, scheduling, and warehousing tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience as an industrial electrician or comparable training.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Journeyman Electrician classification preferred but not required.
• Experience with PLCs and IT communications preferred.
• Ability to understand and work with work order systems, machine histories, scheduling, and warehousing.

Skills

• Proficient troubleshooting of electrical malfunctions and equipment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical operations used in the industry.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and related machinery safely.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with maintenance, production, and management personnel.
• Capability to perform electrical installations to NEC standards.

Benefits

• Substantial company‑paid assistance for medical and dental insurance premiums, including mental health coverage, with cost‑effective co‑pays and deductibles.
• 401(k) plan with a 5% annual company contribution and generous matching contributions vested over three years.
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays.
• Opportunities to earn production bonuses each month based on plant site goals.
• Employee wellness program offering free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more.
• Paid training to support career advancement and personal development.

Pay

Hourly rate of $47.91 (approximately $99,653 annually). Production bonuses are possible each month based on the plant site’s target goals. Shift differential is not included in the base rate.

Schedule

Thursday – Sunday, 4:30 pm – 3:00 am. The schedule is subject to change based on facility needs, and overtime may be required.