Industrial Electrician

Position Summary:  Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical failures in the manufacturing process

Key Competencies

• Building Collaborative Relationships


• Innovation/Creativity


• Adaptability


• Developing Self and Others

Principal Accountabilities and Deliverables

• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures in a fast-paced work environment


• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components using equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of the breakdown and correct the problem


• Inspect electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair and to ensure compliance with codes, safety regulations and quality production


• Understand 480-volt three phase power systems, motor controls, drives and low voltage controls


• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC (preferable control logix) including layout and trouble shooting


• Participate in action planning process


• Track/record time and all repair parts using work orders and maintenance management system


• Install equipment, machines, wiring or programs to meet specifications


• Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts or equipment


• Follows basic blueprints, specifications or verbal instructions and plans the intended location of wiring and equipment


• Measure, cut, assemble and install electrical wiring, stripping, splicing and soldering as necessary


• Attaches cables and wiring to the incoming electrical service and to various fixtures and machines that use electricity


• Perform basic adjustments and replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronics c components


• Other duties assigned by supervisor

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education/Experience and Skills

• 5 to 10 years of verifiable Industrial Electrician experience


• Good knowledge of lumber products a plus


• Ability to model the Rex Lumber values and to provide innovative solutions


• Ability to deliver high quality, detailed error free work on a consistent basis


• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to the extent required to receive and communicate information as necessary to the position


•  Ability to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions to determine causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it


• Ability to work well as part of a team


• Ability to complete production tallies, downtime tallies and daily reports as required


• Dexterity


• Troubleshooting skills


• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels within the organization

Abilities

•  Must be able to lift, carry push or pull 50 plus pounds during your shift


• Must be able to stoop kneel or crouch during the workday


• Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday


• Must be able to bend, stretch, push, pull and twist into various positions during the entire shift

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee can be exposed to fumes, moving mechanical parts and vibrations.  Work is performed outdoors, and employee is exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions at the mill.  The noise level in the work environment can be loud

Job Type – Full Time