Shift Electrician

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!

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 such as multi-meter and Megger.
• Remain current in technical changes and equipment designs by attending necessary classes as required.
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime as required.
• 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.

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.
• Understand 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.
• Able to fully identify the features and functions of controllers and differentiate from pneumatic and electronic.
• Able to identify the signal path through a control circuit.
• 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.
• Ability to work as part of a team to deliver value to the mill as a individual and as a whole.
• 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

• Competitive starting pay.
• Wellness Pay Program.
• On-the-job training.
• 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.