Electrical and Instrumentation Apprentice

Domtar•Nekoosa, WI

68d•$29 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world. Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth. The location in Nekoosa, (Wisconsin, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Electrical and Instrumentation Apprentice. This job is full-time permanent.

Requirements

Must be able to physically perform job duties.
Score no more than 35 for on Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue test in distinguishing colors.
Will need to pass a respirator fit test and be clean shaven where the sealing surface of the respirator contacts the face and have a valid Wisconsin Driver's License.
Must meet established test standards (Nowlin test standards for mechanical aptitude) and have a good work record, strong work ethic, and have good safety and attendance records.
Must successfully complete the State Indentured Electrical/Instrumentation Apprenticeship Program with classroom and on-the-job related instruction.
Must be able to lift 50-100 pounds regularly. Examples include drives, motors, valves, piping, power bar, etc. Must do a considerable amount of bending, stooping, reaching, turning, and twisting and must be able to climb and work in high places. Examples include: 8 foot to 60 foot elevated lifts, ladders, cherry pickers, and manlifts.
Must work safely around moving machinery and work in confined places, and they must also work safely with hazardous materials such as: corrosive acids, chlorates, polymers, gases, etc. Will work in extremely hot areas and must wear protective equipment and clothing when required.
Must also learn to operate and use power equipment such as: saws, drills, planers, threaders, etc., and must have the ability to read blueprints, schematics and PID diagrams.
All maintenance employees are expected to respond to call-ins, work shift work, overtime, Sunday's and holidays as required.
Ability to pass computer-based aptitude testing, panel interview, pre-employment physical capabilities test, pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, and a background check.

Nice To Haves

An Associate Degree in Electrical Power, Electronics, Computer Engineering or Instrumentation areas OR equivalent core education of post high school Intermediate Algebra or Trigonometry, post high school Physics, post high school Mechanical Drafting/Blueprint reading, post high school training in hydraulics, OR equivalent work experience in field.

Responsibilities

Assist journeymen with repairs, maintenance, and installation of mill machinery and related equipment, as well as provide help with locating, determining, and repairing electrical/instrumentation malfunctions.
Maintain environmental systems and power generating equipment as required and assist other crafts when working together on a job.
Assist journeymen when working on medium and high voltage equipment, inspecting and testing electrical/instrumentation equipment as required, installing pneumatic, electronic, and other instrumentation equipment, disassembling malfunctioning equipment, examining and testing mechanisms and circuitry for defects, operate distributive controls and configure controllers for required troubleshooting, assist with planning layouts, running conduit, wiring and tubing for both new and existing installations.
Conform to all NFPA70 rules and regulations, perform general housekeeping duties, and perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Benefits

Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance. Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following the hire date.
401(k) with company match and auto contribution.
11 paid holidays, double time paid if holiday is worked.
One week of vacation after a 180-day probationary period. Two weeks of vacation after one year of service.
Free Employee Assistance Program providing coaching and counseling.
Healthy workplace with Briotix, industrial sports medicine, onsite.
Will progress through eight pay increases during apprenticeship ranging from $29.36 - $35.99 an hour.

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