Industrial Electrician

West Fraser Timber - Sycamore, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Sycamore, SC

51-100 employees

Wood Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Industrial Electrician at West Fraser is responsible for repairing, replacing, installing, programming, and testing all electrical circuits and equipment within the mill. This role emphasizes safety and teamwork, with a focus on maintaining and improving electrical systems to ensure operational efficiency. The position requires flexibility in working hours, including rotating shifts, and a commitment to ongoing training and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical components of mill equipment.
• Repair, modify, and maintain a variety of electrical equipment.
• Wire circuits, replace components, and repair electronic devices.
• Perform tests using various measuring instruments to include multi-meter and Megger.
• Remain current in technical changes and equipment designs by attending necessary classes as required.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules, regulations, and guidelines to include the wearing of necessary PPE, the use of safety equipment, and completing all necessary training.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Eligible to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Have a strong background with proven work experience using electrical fundamentals.
• Understanding of 3-phase and single-phase power distribution systems, motor controls, and wiring.
• Experience with 480-volt power, logic circuits, and machine control systems.
• Proven understanding of electrical schematics.
• Possess advanced electrical and electronic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to fully identify the features and functions of controllers and differentiate from pneumatic and electronic.
• Ability to identify the signal path through a control circuit.
• Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to work on an emergency, on-call, basis as required.
• Ability to work as part of a team to deliver value to the mill as an individual and as a whole.
• Willingness to cross-train to learn new jobs and skills.
• Be reliable and possess consistent and predictable attendance behavior.

Benefits

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