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Electrician

West Fraser

Thornton, AR
4 days ago

Job Description

Join West Fraser as an Electrician, where you'll be an essential part of the Maintenance team. This role involves maintaining and repairing electrical systems in a challenging and rewarding environment, with a focus on safety and ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform routine electrical/electronic preventative maintenance on mill equipment
  • Repair, modify, and maintain various electrical and electronic equipment
  • Wiring circuits, replacing components, and repairing electronic devices
  • Conduct test readings using different instruments
  • Attend classes to remain current in technical changes or equipment designs
  • Work rotating shifts including nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime as required
  • Adhere to safety rules and regulations

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills
  • Background in Electrical fundamentals
  • Knowledge in 3 phase and single-phase power distribution systems
  • Motor controls, wiring, and troubleshooting of electrical systems
  • Experience with 480-volt power and logic circuits
  • Strong computer, math, analytical, and planning skills
  • Understanding and ability to follow electrical schematics proficiently
  • Familiarity with machine control systems
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex machine control systems
  • Ability to identify features and functions of controllers
  • Ability to describe and compare pneumatic and electronic controllers
  • Ability to identify the signal path through a control circuit
  • Ability to work on a schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
  • Consistent, predictable attendance

Preferred Qualifications

  • VFD drives experience
  • PLC experience
  • Ability to interpret PLC logic as it relates to troubleshooting

Benefits & Perks

Benefits starting Day 1Competitive starting payOn-the-job trainingPromoting from withinMedical insuranceDental insurance401k with company match and fixed retirement contributionLife Insurance and AD&DDisability InsuranceWellness Pay ProgramEAP ProgramPaid vacation after six monthsPaid holidays