Maintenance Electrician

Arauco • Albany, OR

4d • $43 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring for two Maintenance Electrician openings at our Duraflake wood products mill: Dayshift Maintenance Electrician and Shift Maintenance Electrician. Compensation varies based on position, qualifications, licensure, and experience. The Dayshift Maintenance Electrician role requires a Plant Journeyman or Journeyman Electrician license, with a base hourly rate ranging from $46.55 to $50.00 per hour, plus profit share/gain share opportunities. The schedule is 10-hour shifts, Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday. The Shift Maintenance Electrician role also requires a Plant Journeyman or Journeyman Electrician license, with a base hourly rate from $46.55 to $50.00 per hour, plus a $3.00 per hour shift differential and profit share/gain share opportunities. This position has a 12-hour rotating schedule (2-2-3 rotation), alternating between days and nights every two weeks. Qualified Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) candidates may be considered for the Shift Maintenance Electrician opening with a base hourly rate of $42.82, plus a $3.00 per hour shift differential, and a structured progression program for wage growth. Highly qualified candidates with exceptional industrial electrical experience may be considered for compensation adjustments.

Requirements

• Oregon Plant Journeyman Electrician License or Oregon General Journeyman Electrician License required. Candidates who currently hold an equivalent electrician license from a state with Oregon electrical licensing reciprocity may be considered, provided they are eligible to obtain Oregon licensure consistent with state requirements.
• Qualified Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) candidates may be considered for the Shift Maintenance Electrician position based on experience, demonstrated industrial electrical knowledge, technical capabilities, and business needs.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with AC and DC motor controls, including variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Proficiency using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment, including digital multimeters (DMMs), volt-ohm meters (VOMs), and megohm meters (Meggers).
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment preferred, with familiarity with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix systems strongly preferred.
• Willingness and ability to perform mechanical maintenance and millwright-related tasks as a routine part of the position.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and compliance with company safety procedures and applicable regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined or restricted-access areas as required.
• Ability to work extended hours, overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts as required by operational needs.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize work assignments.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check, consistent with applicable law.
• Successful completion of a post-offer physical capabilities assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience maintaining electrical systems in wood products, sawmill, manufacturing, pulp and paper, or other heavy industrial environments.
• Strong industrial mechanical and millwright skills.
• Experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Experience with predictive or preventative maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial electrical systems.
• Working with AC and DC motor controls, including variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment, including digital multimeters (DMMs), volt-ohm meters (VOMs), and megohm meters (Meggers).
• Troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment (experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix systems preferred).
• Performing mechanical maintenance and millwright-related tasks.
• Adhering to safe work practices and compliance with company safety procedures and applicable regulations.
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Working at heights and in confined or restricted-access areas.
• Working extended hours, overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts.
• Working independently with minimal supervision and effectively prioritizing work assignments.
• Maintaining electrical systems in wood products, sawmill, manufacturing, pulp and paper, or other heavy industrial environments (preferred).
• Performing predictive or preventative maintenance programs (preferred).
• Moving throughout the facility, climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating around equipment and machinery.
• Bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and working in awkward positions.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Standing and walking for extended periods in environments that may include dust, chemicals, elevated noise levels, and varying temperatures.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA options
• 401k with company match
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, PTO, and holidays
• Wellness Program, Gym Reimbursement, Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• A defined training and development pathway that allows you to build new skills and advance to higher pay levels
• Profit-sharing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed