Industrial Electrician Level 1

West Fraser•Newberry, SC

About The Position

The Industrial Electrician joins the Maintenance team and repairs, installs, replaces, programs, and tests electrical circuits and equipment. The role also performs or assists with routine to moderately complex repairs and installations of automatic electrical and electronic controls. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance on mill equipment and repair, modification, and maintenance of a variety of electrical and electronic equipment. The position works rotating shifts, including nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime as scheduled or required, and may require emergency call-ins. Employees are expected to follow safety rules, wear required safety equipment, complete training, maintain predictable attendance, and work collaboratively while remaining open to cross-training. West Fraser describes the position as offering on-the-job training, career development, and opportunities for future growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
Background in electrical fundamentals.
Knowledge of three-phase and single-phase power distribution systems, motor controls, wiring, and troubleshooting.
Experience with 480-volt power and logic circuits.
Strong computer, math, analytical, and planning skills.
Ability to understand and follow electrical schematics proficiently without supervision.
Familiarity with machine control systems and ability to troubleshoot complex machine control systems.
Ability to identify the features and functions of controllers, describe and compare pneumatic and electronic controllers, and identify the signal path through a control circuit.
Eligible to work legally in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and to take emergency call-ins when required.
Ability to work as part of a team, cross-train, and maintain consistent, predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with VFD drives.
PLC experience.
Ability to interpret PLC logic as it relates to process and equipment applications for troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Perform routine electrical and electronic preventive maintenance on mill equipment.
Repair, modify, and maintain a variety of electrical and electronic equipment.
Wire circuits, replace components, and repair electronic devices.
Take test readings using instruments such as a multimeter and Megger.
Keep current with technical changes and equipment designs by attending classes as needed.
Follow safety rules and regulations, wear safety equipment, and complete required training.
Work rotating shifts, including nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime as scheduled or required.
Work on an emergency call-in basis when required.
Work as part of a team and cross-train to learn new jobs and skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.