Electrician

• Provides planning and organizational support for the Maintenance and Operations Department
• Responsible for repairs, maintenance, and PM's to the electronic components of the mill, including responsibility for various process quality control checks in the green end of the facility
• Responsible for running all electrical mill trouble calls millwide
• Performing lumber checks at frequent intervals throughout the shift
• Ensuring all lumber sizing out of each machine is on target, and that sawmill trim, slash and reman percentages are within targets specified
• Expected to be able to successfully navigate through controls, equipment, and optimization-related issues with the appropriate vendors (USNR, Comact, Porter, Baxley, etc.)
• Required to perform any general mechanical maintenance work or assistance, in addition to any production-related tasks as assigned by the shift or department supervision
• Should know and understand PLC logic, drive-related issues, and other electronics-related concerns that will impact the mill
• Monitor mechanical and electrical operating systems for proper performance and make necessary parameter changes and adjustments
• Work closely with the Electrical and Quality Control Supervision to ensure optimum utilization of set works and optimization systems
• Assist in new installations as necessary
• Perform PQC checks and log on PQC shift report, which is submitted to the Shift Supervisor, and Sawmill QC Supervisor upon the conclusion of the shift

• Ability to be self-motivated, work unsupervised, and show initiative to expand knowledge of control systems
• Must be able to understand and satisfactorily complete WO's, PM's, and other tasks in a timely manner while following all Safety Requirements and Lock-Out Procedures
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and overtime hours
• Must be physically capable of bending, reaching, lifting, and able to work in extreme environments, (hot, cold, rain, snow)
• Must have a good understanding of all mill equipment and how it affects yield, recovery, and mix
• Must be able to use electronic test equipment (meters, diddle box, etc.)
• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair DC drives, AC inverters, PLC controls, and hardware
• Must be able to read complex electrical schematics and blueprints
• Must meet minimum testing standards for Maintenance
• Must successfully complete company-required training courses
• Must have a good working knowledge of PC's and PLC's
• 2-years experience or more in electrical troubleshooting and repair

Preferably have a 2-year degree in Electrical/Electronics or equivalent electrical/electronic courses

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training and a culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k with company match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays