Journeyman Electrician - Timber Products Company

Pay: $36.34/hr

$10,000 Signing Bonus/ Vacation Credit for Experience/ Tool Allowance / 12 hours shifts / 3 on 4 off, 4 on 3 off

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Journeyman Electrician coordinates work with other Maintenance staff, Lead Electrician and Contractors. Works closely with production to continually improve safety and equipment productivity and performance.  Accountable for the upkeep and proper functionality of all electrical equipment and systems in the assigned facility. 

MAJOR TASKS:

Work under the supervision of Lead Electrician and Maintenance Manager.

Ensure the proper functionality of all electrical equipment in the facility.

Comply with all safety rules and regulations.

Appropriate use and handling of electrical testing and repair equipment.

Maintain electrical parts inventories records and place orders for spare parts and equipment.

Retain and update electrical repair and maintenance log.
 

Read electrical prints.

Schedule routine checks for spotting any malfunctions, following all safety norms and standard operating procedures of working.

Attending job training activities.

Coordinating work functions with co-workers and other organizational departments.

Experience in reading, understanding and troubleshooting complex PLC programs.

Completing all tasks and general duties as assigned.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Good computer skills, PLC software, Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook.

Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Ability to identify technical malfunctions in electrical units and PLC’s.

Must have good understanding of PLC systems as well as the ability to make alterations to the PLC program.

Sound understanding of handling and using electrical repair tools and equipment.

Ability to effectively manage time and coordinate work functions with co-workers.

Education and Qualifications:

High School degree, diploma or GED equivalent.

Current and valid OR General or Manufacturing Plant Electrician license and 2 – 3 years of PLC troubleshooting and repair as an electrician in an industrial/manufacturing setting.

2—3 years’ proficient experience at troubleshooting all types of electrical equipment.

Passed physical exam after job offer.  Passed pre-employment criminal background and drug screening.

Completed certified apprenticeship program as Electrician. (Journey Level) Pass basic competency exam as administered by employer.

Successful candidates must: hold a current Oregon general or manufacturing plant electrical license; have 2-5 years experience including PLC--preferably in a wood products or manufacturing setting; be able to work shift work and weekends; have a strong commitment to safety excellence, work well in a team environment.

RELOCATION PACKAGE PROVIDED TO SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE.

Timber Products will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.