West Fraser is hiring: Electrician in Nacogdoches

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine electrical/electronic preventative maintenance on mill equipment
• Responsible for the repair, modification, and maintenance of a variety of electrical and electronic equipment
• Perform tasks like wiring circuits, replacing components, and repairing electronic devices
• Performs test reading using several different instruments, including multi-meter and Megger.
• Remain current in technical changes or equipment designs by attending classes as needed.
• Work rotating shifts, which includes nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime as scheduled or required.
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment and completing all required training.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• High School or GED
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills
• Background in Electrical fundamentals
• Must have knowledge in 3 phase and single-phase power distribution systems, motor controls, wiring, and troubleshooting of such systems.
• Experience with 480-volt power and logic circuits
• Strong computer, math, analytical, and planning skills
• Must be able to understand and follow electrical schematics proficiently without supervision
• Familiar with machine control systems
• Ability to troubleshoot (complex) machine control systems
• Identify the features and functions of controllers
• Describe and compare pneumatic and electronic controllers
• Identify the signal path through a control circuit
• A combination of higher education and experience will be taken into consideration
• Eligible to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating schedule which will include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willing and able to work on an emergency call-in basis when required
• Ability to work as part of a team and deliver value to the team
• Willingness and ability to cross-train to learn new jobs and skills
• Consistent, predictable attendance

What will make you stand out:

• PLC Experience
• Able to interpret PLC logic as it relates to its application to process and equipment for troubleshooting purposes

Outstanding benefits package including:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)

We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development.