Electrician 3 - Springfield Plywood

Swanson Group, Inc.•Springfield, OR

1d•$38 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Since our founding in 1951, Swanson Group has proudly remained a multigenerational, family-owned company. We are committed to fostering a welcome and supportive workplace where every team member is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. At Swanson Group, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, working alongside dedicated employees who share a passion for excellence. We believe in building a culture that encourages growth, collaboration, and long-term success. Explore our current job openings and discover how you can become a valued member of the Swanson Group family today!

Requirements

Must have current State of Oregon Journeyman Electrician card.
Must be familiar with the mill electrical system. (MCC’s, disconnects, machines, and conveying systems).
Blue print reading. Installations by code. Make prints of installations completed.
Able to install conduit level, straight, according to code or better depending on application.
Able to troubleshoot and repair 120 vac to 480 vac control power.
Able to troubleshoot and repair low voltage AC and DC.
Troubleshoot power supplies of all types. Etc low voltage, multi voltage, and constant voltage.
Troubleshoot 3-phase power, MCC’s, motors, relay logic and aux contacts.
Good understanding of machine center control / electrical systems. Allen Bradley PLC program schools. Know how to use timers, counters, basic ladder logic, and force functions.
Work in confined spaces as required.
Must have current State of Oregon Journeyman Electrician Supervisor card.
Must have excellent hand eye coordination.
Use vision/hearing continuously.
Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc.
Worker generally works alone with little supervision.
Operators must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task.
Ability to prioritize, organize and make necessary decisions.
Do only maintenance you are trained to do and keep all body parts out of machinery.
Always use our 14-step lockout/tagout procedure before doing any maintenance, clearing jams, or getting into machinery for any reason; be aware of stored energy.
Always use proper body mechanics (ex: don’t overreach, get help as needed to push loads out).
Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection).
Be aware of and always communicate with your co-worker (ex: forklift driver).
Will be required to read and write during safety training.

Nice To Haves

Special projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

Maintain high levels of production by minimizing downtime by providing both predictive and preventive maintenance on all equipment.
Brings forth issues and resolves them through formal action planning.
Works closely with all members of the Maintenance, Production, & Management Teams.
Complete understanding of machine center control / electrical systems.
Understand plant optimizer systems on how to change configuration files and how to back up systems.
Understand plant production and downtime report system. Know how to change and add information to the report system. Know how to back up the systems.
Understand HMI systems. Know how to change and add/remove information to the system. Know how to back up the systems.
Understand PanelView and MessageView systems. Know how to change and add/remove information to the system. Know how to back up the systems.
Understand the Plant PLC network and how to change it.
Layout and complete moderately complex projects to include: Conduit layout, Wire sizing, Control wiring, MCC & motor sizing.
Understand plant PanelView and MessageView systems.
Understand Plant PLC network.
PLC programming / Frequency drive classes once per year.
Monitor and report electrical maintenance performance to Electrical Department Supervisor.
Work with the controls technician in scheduling all electrical personnel on projects or mill modifications to reduce cost of outside contractors and improve the knowledge of mill electricians.
Identify areas representing production bottlenecks and lost recovery opportunities. Develop action plans to provide solutions.
Perform other duties and functions as assigned by supervisor for production and cleaning purpose.