Sierra Pacific Industries is hiring: Electrician in Centralia

Overview

Join to apply for the Electrician role at Sierra Pacific Industries. Night shift Electrician position at our sawmill located in Centralia, Washington.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment in a manufacturing facility
• Maintain all components required to control machinery, including switches, sensors, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, and interface units
• Recognize and identify hazards and correct electrical defects
• Perform preventative maintenance on all electrical systems and equipment
• Inspect and maintain motors, switches, junction boxes, switch panels, circuit breakers, transformers, fuse panels, and lighting
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical installations
• Install electrical conduit and pull wire
• Maintain efficiency and safety of all plant electrical circuits, assemblies, and equipment
• Troubleshoot and install encoders, linear transducers, vision systems, and other advanced sensors
• Identify and help implement process improvements to optimize performance and production
• Effectively troubleshoot issues for best resolution while staying calm in stressful situations
• Communicate effectively, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions
• Perform general maintenance in a safe and efficient manner and maintain a clean work area
• Overtime may be required during busy production times

Qualifications

• 2 years’ recent verifiable related work history or equivalent education
• Understanding of industrial electrical safety, MCCs, three-phase power, running conduit, lighting, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Familiarity with programmable logic controllers and their programming (preferred)
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and circuit diagrams

Benefits

• Electricians earn $39.79 per hour
• We train and promote from within
• Excellent low-cost health benefits
• Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
• Paid vacation and 10 holidays

How To Apply

If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please apply in person Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm.

About Our Company

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by professionals. We plant millions of trees each year and operate biomass-fueled power plants where possible. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), including those with a disability and veterans.

Sierra Pacific is committed to safety in the workplace; an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify for work authorization of all newly hired employees.