Industrial Electrician

Description Come join the Weyerhaeuser team at our state-of-the-art lumber manufacturing facility in Holden, LA. We are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to work in a high-tech sawmill. Join now and be part of the next generation of lumber manufacturing.

Weyerhaeuser Company is currently recruiting for skilled Industrial Electricians with a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of electrical equipment, processes and techniques to repair, modify, install and maintain the facility and high-tech lumber manufacturing equipment.

As an Industrial Electrician, you will be responsible for leading identifying safety, environmental, quality & production issues; coordinating activities with production teams to maximize productivity and minimize cost, reducing waste and taking measures to proactively address all concerns. Additionally, you will work with each team by proactively resolving machine issues, building teamwork, and ensuring adherence to all applicable site policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.

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Offer:

Competitive wages - up to $39.59 an hour Hiring Bonus of $1000

Shift Differential for night shift

Continuing education/training opportunities

Very competitive health benefits, which include medical, dental and vision insurance
401(K) Retirement Plan
11 Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Time Key Functions Ensure the safety of all associates by identifying safety issues and taking measures to proactively address concerns, role model safe work practices and attend safety meetings

Be active in safety, training and preshift meetings

Effective communication across & between shifts and with the production teams.

Manage and utilize preventive electrical systems to reduce unscheduled downtime.

Efficient use of reliable troubleshooting methods to ensure up-time, production volume and quality goals are met.

Perform electrical repairs safely and efficiently.

Perform visual inspections and coordinate repairs.

Coordinate electrical repairs, input computer work requests, communicate with planning department & operating teams.

Ensure quality of electrical work is done in a timely manner.

Proper documentation on pm, breakdown, or project work is input in CMMSResponsible for applicable permitting (hot work, red tag, cross connection)
Understand what impacts machine reliability & quality and makes improvements.

Analyze equipment failures to prevent reoccurrence (work with craft and operating associates)
Assist with mechanical and operational tasks as needed during breakdowns

Qualifications

High school diploma/GEDMust have at least 3 years’ industrial electrical experience OR an equivalent combination of related education and/or electrical experience

Experience working with and on manufacturing equipment.

Good troubleshooting and failure analysis skills

Proven experience in preventive and predictive maintenance methods

Ability to identify root cause of problems and effectively initiate immediate corrective action to prevent reoccurrence

Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and electronic communication skills

Strong planning and organizational skills

Strong work ethic, good judgment and decision-making skills

Strong computer skills with the ability to learn computerized maintenance management system

Understanding of reliability centered electrical maintenance practices

Understand NFPA 70E, Arc Flash and follow ratings

Able to read and understand wiring schematics and one-line drawings

Able to run conduit and cable tray

Able to troubleshoot and wiring of motors

Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as necessary

Able to work in extreme temperatures, in dusty and noisy conditions, while wearing safety equipment

Able to lift 2-20 pounds regularly, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, climb steps…