Industrial Electrician

Weyerhaeuser • Bruce, MS

5d • $27 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser is seeking skilled Industrial Electricians with a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of electrical equipment, processes, and techniques to repair, modify, install, and maintain our facility and its high-tech lumber manufacturing equipment at our lumber mill in Bruce, MS
At Weyerhaeuser, we offer positions with on-the-job training and continued growth potential. Our manufacturing facilities are highly automated and utilize many leading-edge technologies in the wood products industry.
Please Note: All qualified applicants will receive an email from our recruitment team to complete an assessment. Please check your emails daily for updates, including your spam folders.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least two (2) years of industrial electrical/process control experience and/or an electrical degree
• Ability to read equipment manuals, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems, AC and DC.
• Must demonstrate logical problem-solving skills and ability to react appropriately in upset conditions.
• Willingness to fully cross-train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities.
• Ability to work with computerized maintenance systems for process, stores, work orders, etc.
• Must have excellent teamwork, cooperation, collaboration, and deductive reasoning skills.
• Must be a dedicated, self-motivated team member, willing and able to work autonomously and as a member of a team with demonstrable leadership skills.
• Must be willing and able to work all shifts, weekends, call-ins, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and in dusty and noisy conditions while wearing safety equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able and willing to complete forklift training and all other job-specific and safety training as assigned.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds regularly, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, climb steps and ladders, work from heights, work in small and restricted areas, and stand or walk for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 plus hours per day.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate’s degree or higher in Electrical Technology or similar is preferred.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs is preferred.
• Wood product experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Total commitment to working safely and following all Company safety policies and procedures.
• Understand, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, and repair AC/DC motors, generators, PLCs, and associated machine controls including programmable controllers, computers, and electronics used in lumber manufacturing environment.
• Manage electrical systems in a lumber manufacturing facility and the site's high-tech, heavy-duty machinery including installation, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Provide PLC programming support including troubleshooting, upgrading, running conduit, and writing/rewiring electrical systems.
• Effectively communicate with maintenance personnel and Lead Team to plan and perform both reactive and proactive mill maintenance safely and efficiently.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package
• Pay Range: $27.07/hr. to $37.00/hr. with opportunities for advancement
• Additional $1.40 per hour for night shift/ $3.00 per hour for dedicated weekend maintenance team members
• Annual Bonus Payout
• 401K match + additional contribution from the Company
• Full medical, dental, 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees