Industrial Electrician

Weyerhaeuser • Bruce, MS

8d • $27 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser is seeking an Industrial Electrician to repair, modify, install, and maintain the facility and high-tech lumber-manufacturing equipment at its lumber mill in Bruce, Mississippi. The role requires thorough knowledge of electrical equipment, processes, and techniques. The manufacturing facilities are highly automated and use leading-edge technologies in the wood products industry. On-the-job training and continued growth potential are offered.

The electrician maintains and troubleshoots electrical systems and heavy-duty machinery, including motors, generators, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), machine controls, computers, and electronics. The role also supports PLC programming and works with maintenance personnel and the Lead Team to plan and carry out reactive and proactive mill maintenance safely and efficiently.

The position requires working safely, communicating effectively, cross-training in other technical areas, and working independently and as part of a team. Work may involve all shifts, weekends, holidays, call-ins, overtime, extreme temperatures, dust, noise, heights, and restricted spaces. Applicants must complete computer-based testing, a background check, a physical, and a drug screen before employment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of industrial electrical/process control experience and/or an electrical degree.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC electrical systems.
• Logical problem-solving skills and ability to react appropriately in upset conditions.
• Willingness to cross-train in other technical areas.
• Ability to work with computerized maintenance systems for processes, stores, and work orders.
• Teamwork, cooperation, collaboration, deductive reasoning, self-motivation, and demonstrable leadership skills; ability to work autonomously and with a team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to complete forklift training and other assigned job-specific and safety training.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and dusty, noisy conditions while wearing safety equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally; climb steps and ladders; work at heights and in small, restricted areas; and stand or walk for 2–3 hours at a time for more than 10 hours per day.
• Successful completion of pre-employment computer-based testing, background check, physical, and drug screen.
• Must be willing and able to work all shifts, weekends, call-ins, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher in Electrical Technology or a similar field.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Wood products experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow Company safety policies and procedures and work safely.
• Understand, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, and repair AC/DC motors, generators, PLCs, machine controls, programmable controllers, computers, and electronics used in lumber manufacturing.
• Manage electrical systems and high-tech, heavy-duty machinery at the lumber manufacturing facility, including installation, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Provide PLC programming support, including troubleshooting and upgrading systems, running conduit, and writing or rewiring electrical systems.
• Communicate with maintenance personnel and the Lead Team to plan and perform reactive and proactive mill maintenance safely and efficiently.
• Cross-train in other technical areas and complete forklift and other assigned job-specific and safety training.
• Work all shifts, weekends, call-ins, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Pay range of $27.07 to $37.00 per hour, with opportunities for advancement.
• Additional $1.40 per hour for night shift.
• Additional $3.00 per hour for dedicated weekend maintenance team members.
• Annual bonus payout.
• 401(k) match and additional Company contribution.
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, including annual employer contributions to HAS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED