Maintenance Electrician

Kennebec Lumber Co•Solon, ME

About The Position

The Maintenance Electrician provides electrical support to the Maintenance and IT Departments, helps maintain mill equipment, and performs preventive maintenance. Daily activities may change based on mill needs, so scheduled hours must be flexible. The role involves working across locations as needed and following site safety requirements and company policies.

Requirements

Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work well with minimal supervision.
Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures.
At least 2 years of relevant experience.
Appropriate licensure.
Ability to bend, stretch, and twist occasionally; perform moderate wrist and hand repetitions; stand or sit for periods; reach, push, and pull; lift 5–50 pounds; walk on uneven ground; and work in all weather conditions, including below 0°F to above 90°F.

Responsibilities

Maintain licensure and attend necessary education and update sessions.
Work weekends on short notice for repairs or special projects.
Assemble and install equipment using hand and power tools.
Read and understand prints and specifications before starting a project.
Maintain a safe and clean work area.
Communicate with the purchaser and maintenance supervisor to support cost-effective purchasing and company-wide inventory control.
Travel to all locations as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Report near misses and unsafe acts, maintain pedestrian awareness, and follow employee handbook policies and procedures.
Use required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, steel-toed footwear, gloves, hearing protection, eye protection, face protection when necessary, and fluorescent vests for outside activity, subject to the listed exceptions.