Logo
Norpac

Journey Level Electrical & Instrumentation (Powers & Control) Technician - Shift

Norpac, Rainier, Washington, United States, 98576

Save Job

Job Details Job Location : WA - Longview, WA 98632 Education Level : High School Diploma or GED equivalent Salary Range : $47.34 - $57.04 Hourly Job Category : Manufacturing

ABOUT NORPAC From its world-class manufacturing facility in Longview WA., NORPAC delivers a broad range of high-quality papers to customers across the United States and around the world. NORPAC makes high-quality and environmentally conscious packaging paper, copy paper, and printing paper grades.

NORPAC is a team-based work environment where individuals integrate safety, teamwork, innovation, and citizenship as core values in pursuit of world-class performance while leading a principle-based, process-disciplined organization.

POSITION OVERVIEW NORPAC is looking to hire a qualified Electrician & Instrumentation Technician (Powers & Control) professional to join the maintenance team. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Qualifications General Requirements Include:

Ability to work the Dupont schedule, a 12 rotating shift model

Demonstrated ability to work safely and comply with safety procedures

Excellent team and communication skills

Ability to work without direct supervision

Strong interest in learning other crafts

Willingness to learn and grow within a tier-based system

Basic computer skills

Willingness to work in a hot, humid and noisy environment

Must be willing to learn the skills needed to strengthen role as a dual-craft Electrician & Instrumentation technician

Qualify in one mechanical trade

Commitment to continuous learning and active participation in the Electrician and Instrumentation program

Required: (Tier 1 - Entry)

Completion of an electrical or instrumentation apprenticeship or have graduated from a two-year program in Industrial Electricity/Electronics or Instrumentation (e.g. Perry Institute) and/or equivalent coursework and experience

Followed safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures and electrical safety standards

Experience with PLCs, motor controls, or instrumentation systems through coursework or training

Knowledge of electro pneumatics and hydraulics as well as understanding troubleshooting skills

Familiarity with hand tools, multimeters, and basic test equipment

Ability to maintain organized work areas and tools

Required: (Tier 2 - Experienced)

Four years electrical and/or instrumentation apprenticeship or have graduated from a two-year program in Industrial Electricity/Electronics or Instrumentation (e.g. Perry Institute) plus two or more years of combined experience as a Journey Level Electrician or Instrumentation Technician

Strong troubleshooting skills with knowledge of electro-pneumatics and hydraulics as well as effective troubleshooting skills

Electrical skills: working knowledge of AC/DC drives and motor maintenance, PLCs, NEC and applicable codes, switchgear/medium voltage equipment, and ability to read motor schematics and logic drawings

Instrumentation skills: experience with control valves, field instrumentation, P&IDs, loop sheets, and DCS controls

Preferred:

Multi/cross-craft experience is a plus, (Electrical/Instrumentation)

Knowledge of SAP functions

Previous leadership experience in maintenance in a manufacturing environment

Previous experience working in paper or pulp mill maintenance

Compensation NORPAC encourages professional development/tenure and rewards its employees through a tier-based system.

Tier/Level

Hourly Rate

Experienced - Journey Level Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (P&C Tech)

$47.34 Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

$48.95 Specialist (Area Expert)

$52.05 Lead Technician (Crew Leadership)

$54.05 Expert (Mill Wide Leader)

$56.05

Typical Progression: An experienced Journey Level Electrical & Instrumentation Technician generally starts at $47.34/hour and typically advances to $48.95/hour after 3-6 months, based on time, performance, and completion of in-house skills testing.

Benefits NORPAC offers a highly competitive benefit package to include medical/vision and dental benefits, a company sponsored 401k match and additional company contribution, basic life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, floaters upon hire and paid holidays.

#J-18808-Ljbffr