Industrial Electrician Trainee; Class V

Position: Industrial Electrician Trainee (Class V)
Description Weyerhaeuser is currently offering a $3,000 hiring bonus (additional details provided at time of interview/offer)!

Starting Wage is $28.72 - $40.43

Weyerhaeuser is seeking individuals who are committed to safety, have a positive attitude, excellent work ethic and a desire to work in a manufacturing facility. Weyerhaeuser’s Montana Wood Products is currently looking to fill an Electrician Trainee (Class V) at our Kalispell Lumber facility. This is your opportunity for a career in skilled trades. Ideal candidates may have manufacturing, maintenance, electrical construction, military, mechanical, or industrial experience and are looking to build a long-term career as an industrial electrician.

At Weyerhaeuser, we offer positions with on-the-job training, continued growth potential and a career limited only by you. We continually strive to develop and promote talent from within while offering stable employment with excellent pay and benefits. Our manufacturing facilities are highly automated and utilize many leading edge technologies in the wood products industry.

Successful trainees progress through our Electrician Advancement Program, gaining experience with PLCs, automation, instrumentation, motors, process controls, and industrial power systems while increasing their responsibilities and pay. Electrician Advancement Program – Career Progression
- Progressive training and position advancement from Trainee through Class I/EET, combining coursework, hands‑on skills, and performance‑based advancement.

You will have the opportunity to:

Become familiar with the general plant reliability and maintenance plan and responsibilities

Become accustomed with the electrical systems

Work with a team of electricians and millwrights to deliver preventative and routine maintenance

Assist more skilled people in repairs and projects which may include bringing necessary tools and parts to the area they are needed

Design layout and installation of basic electrical controls.

Basic Industrial Electrical Construction based on NFPA 70 National Electric Code. This includes ability to layout, cut, bend and thread conduit and ability to size conductors and over current devices

Demonstrate ability to apply new craft knowledge in daily work as it is learned from training assignments

Complete designated TPC courses for the required advancement in the Electrical Progression program

Qualifications Experience High  School Diploma or GED required

Minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred

Mechanical ability is required

Specific Skills Be able to read and interpret blueprints; electrical schematics and ladder logic

Ability to work closely with supervisors, electricians, millwrights and others; be a team player/leader; good verbal and written communication skills; and demonstrate positive attitude.

Demonstrate ability to work safely and care for tools and equipment

Self-starter with the ability to work with and without direct supervision.

Knowledge and ability to use Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Show proficiency in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) standards.

Demonstrate basic computer skills including Maintenance Management Software, MS Office, Email and Web based programs. Must be able to manage program files as documented in file management SOPs. Must be able to search

Knowledgebase and follow written procedures

Additional Requirements Must be comfortable working above the ground at times, and outside as necessary working in all-weather environments

Candidates must have the ability to interpret and apply verbal and/or written instructions.

A sense of urgency in terms of maximizing production, and minimizing down time is necessary in this type of manufacturing environment.

Ability to learn to safely troubleshoot,…