Industrial Electrician in Bruce

Job Description

Weyerhaeuser is seeking skilled Industrial Electricians with comprehensive knowledge to repair, modify, install, and maintain facility and high‑tech lumber manufacturing equipment at Bruce, MS.

• Commit to safety and follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Understand, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, and repair AC/DC motors, generators, PLCs, and associated machine controls including programmable controllers, computers, and electronics used in a lumber manufacturing environment.
• Manage electrical systems in a lumber manufacturing facility and the site’s high‑tech, heavy‑duty machinery including installation, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Provide PLC programming support including troubleshooting, upgrading, running conduit, and writing/re‑wiring electrical systems.
• Effectively communicate with maintenance personnel and Lead Team to plan and perform both reactive and proactive mill maintenance safely and efficiently.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of industrial electrical/process control experience or an electrical degree.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems, AC and DC.
• Logical problem‑solving skills and ability to react appropriately in upset conditions.
• Willingness to fully cross‑train in other technical areas.
• Ability to work with computerized maintenance systems for process, stores, work orders, etc.
• Excellent teamwork, cooperation, collaboration, and deductive reasoning skills.
• Dedicated, self‑motivated team member willing to work autonomously and with leadership skills.
• Must be willing to work all shifts, weekends, call‑ins, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and in dusty and noisy conditions while wearing safety equipment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to complete forklift training and other job‑specific and safety training as assigned.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally; climb steps, ladders, work from heights, work in small restricted areas, and stand or walk for 2‑3 hours at a time for 10+ hours per day.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Electrical Technology or similar is preferred.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs preferred.
• Wood product experience a plus.

• Successful completion of pre‑employment computer‑based testing.
• Successful completion of pre‑employment background check, physical and drug screen.

• Pay range $27.07/hr to $37.00/hr with opportunities for advancement.
• Additional $1.40 per hour for night shift; $3.00 per hour for dedicated weekend maintenance team members.
• Annual bonus payout.
• 401(k) match and additional company contributions.
• Full medical, dental, vision benefits including annual employer contributions to HAS.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal‑opportunity employer. We strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.