Electrician

Overview

Mendocino Forest Products Company, LLC (MFP) is seeking experienced Electricians to join their maintenance team in Ukiah, CA! This is a non-exempt position at an hourly rate of $34.99-$43.65 (Apprentice - Journeyman) depending on your level of experience.

We offer full benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match and company paid life insurance. To learn more about our benefits click

Here.

Relocation Assistance possible!

The Electricians contribute to the overall function and performance of all onsite facilities. Sawmill and wood processing operations are highly dependent on automated processes, of which an Industrial Electrician is essential. Your job is to ensure quick turnaround in the event of component failure as well as planning and execution of maintenance tasks, site improvements, and machinery optimization related to the electrical trade.

The key responsibilities listed below are indicative of the work performed across all levels of experience within this role. There are additional duties that may apply for the more experienced Electricians.

• Repair faulty equipment or systems
• Implement electrical safety standards as required by NFPA 70. (National Fire Protection association
  - National electric code)
• Maintain and repair high voltage equipment and power lines
• Organize and manage large electrical projects
• Troubleshoot and repair Electrical Control Systems
• Troubleshoot and set up VFD’s
• Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes
• Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit
• Pulls wiring through conduit
• Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps
• Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment
• Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels
• Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and installs grounding leads
• Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope
• Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
• Assist in parts organization, ordering and management

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-4 years related experience and/or two years electrical technical craft training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with troubleshooting variety of electrical faults (motors, wires, etc.)
• Basic math, algebra and geometry
• Basic computer skills;
  Word and Excel
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in the English language
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible to operate a company vehicle under company policy guidelines

• Four years related experience and/or two years electrical technical craft training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills
• Familiar with Programmable Logic Controller and Software - PREFERRED
• Familiar with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) - PREFERRED

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb stairs or ladders; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate tools, equipment, and controls, and perform repetitive motions such as gripping and turning wrenches or other tools.
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