About this opportunity
West Fraser lists this Electrician opportunity in opelika, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
COME JOIN OUR TEAM!!
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:
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
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
opelika, AL, 36801, US
Who can apply
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