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West Fraser

Electrician

West Fraser, Opelika, Alabama, United States, 36801


COME JOIN OUR TEAM!!

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.ELECTRICIAN

OPELIKA, ALABAMA

Our Electrician position is responsible for troubleshooting, correcting, and maintaining all electrical equipment within the manufacturing facility.

What you will do:

Test electrical systems and circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures

Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or repair

Troubleshoot, program, and upgrade Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Identify and troubleshoot objects using electrical control schematics

Work with vendors to identify needed parts and recommend to Supervisor

Understand and update instrumentation loop diagrams, E & I drawings, blueprints, and schematics

Program AC & DC variable speed drivers

Update power distribution system, MCC, and switch gears

Install electrical equipment consisting of variable frequency drives, diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Maintain and troubleshoot various optimizations systems

Required skills and experience you will need:

Lock-out procedures

Field Level Hazard Risk Assessments (FLHRA)

Electrical circuitry and components, including circuit breakers, motors, and controllers, control devices, motor theory, rigging, precision alignments

Reading and interpreting electrical schematics

Predictive and preventative maintenance

Computer and PLC skills

Able to use hand and power tools and to understand proper use, including multi-meters, knowledge of 480 volt 3 Phase AC

Be willing to work rotating shifts, overtime and to be on-call to support 24/7 operations

Have 4-5 years of Electrician work experience in the Industrial/Manufacturing environment

Must have High School Diploma or GED

Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check

Experience with:

Allen Bradley PLC5

Allen Bradley ControlLogix 5000

Allen Bradley Panelviews

Allen Bradley Communications – Devicenet & Ethernet

Scanning and Optimization systems within the Lumber Business (Porter, USNR)

Process Network Communication Systems and Components – Ethernet & Fiber Optic

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

Benefits starting Day 1

Competitive starting pay

Wellness Pay Program

One-the-job training

A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with Company match

Life and Disability Insurances

Paid vacations and holidays

Safety is one of West Fraser's core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities

Apply:

No phone inquiries, please.

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, internal promotions, training, safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com/jobs

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process.

Be sure to attach your resume

to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace