Electrican

Domtar Products•Cross City, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Domtar is seeking an Electrican for its Cross City, Florida location. This full-time, permanent position supports lumber production by servicing, troubleshooting, performing preventive maintenance on, repairing, and installing electrical equipment and related components. The employee works closely with maintenance and production teams, following direction from a Supervisor and planned work from the lead electronics technician. The role includes troubleshooting machinery and process-control equipment, programming programmable controllers, calibrating equipment, assessing equipment operation, and recommending repairs. It also involves reading maintenance work orders, blueprints, and electrical schematics; performing minor mechanical repairs, including metal cutting and welding; and completing work safely and independently or cooperatively with team members. The position requires working assigned ten-hour shifts and schedules, including in tight spaces and around moving equipment.

Requirements

Electrical or maintenance technician diploma or degree.
Minimum of 2 years of sawmill or heavy-industry experience.
Working knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), including the ability to perform controller programming.
Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, and computer theory and equipment.
Demonstrated electrical, electronic, and computer troubleshooting skills.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance, service, troubleshoot, repair, or install electrical equipment and related components.
Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
Ability to read, write, and follow maintenance work orders.
Ability to work a ten-hour shift and any assigned shift schedule.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs and work in tight spaces, around moving equipment, and in dark, dusty, and noisy environments.
Ability to walk, lift, stand, stoop, and crouch as needed to perform maintenance tasks.
Must possess a personal set of tools for electrical maintenance work.
Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Sawmill experience is preferred.
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, drive alignment, and conveyance.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, install, and service electrical equipment and related components in support of lumber production.
Perform preventive maintenance and calibration of process-control equipment and complete assigned electrical preventive-maintenance tasks.
Program programmable controllers and troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and computer systems associated with machinery servicing, breakdowns, and repairs.
Assemble and test experimental motor-control devices, switch panels, and transformers.
Evaluate equipment operation and recommend repairs.
Read, write, and follow maintenance work orders, blueprints, and electrical schematics to facilitate repairs.
Perform minor mechanical repairs, including metal cutting and welding.
Complete assigned work thoroughly, safely, and in a timely manner, following safety procedures and using required personal protective equipment.
Work cooperatively with maintenance, production, and other team members, while also completing assigned tasks without direct supervision.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Retention bonus of $2.00 per hour and $3.00 per overtime hour.
Production bonus potentially up to $3.00 per hour.
Night shift differential of $1.00 per hour and $1.50 per overtime hour.
401(k) with company match up to 4%.
Automatic company 401(k) contribution up to 6.50%.
Immediate company-paid vacation.
Twelve paid holidays.
Medical and dental insurance.
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Company-paid short-term disability.
Company-paid long-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program.
Supplemental coverage including additional life, dependent life, vision, and critical illness coverage.
Employee referral program offering up to $1,000 per qualified referral.