Lead Electrician

Lead - ElectricianVaagen Bros. Lumber Inc. is a family-owned wood products manufacturer that has operated in northeastern Washington for over 70 years. We heavily believe in continuous improvement and respect for people and are currently in a Lean transformation. We operate sawmills in Colville and Usk, WA. Vaagen Bros. Lumber, Inc. currently employs over 175 employees.The primary role of the Lead Electrician position on swing shift is to lead and supervise a team, including but not limited to maintenance flow and scheduling, creating a culture of teamwork and cooperation between major processing segments and integration of operating personnel and maintenance staff.Job Description:Manage the electrical team in Usk including but not limited to, time clock management, performance reviews, disciplinary action, and trainingPerform various tasks assigned by the Electrical SupervisorManages electrical maintenance, and calibration on electronic equipment and controlsCoaching and mentoring team membersPerforms mandatory visual inspection of the equipment and facilities before usePromote Safety to the team members and be an example of taking the lead in putting safety first.Build sustainable communication bridges between departments for quality, production changes, and inventory plans.Performs mandatory visual inspection of the equipment and facilities before useElectrical project management, maintenance, and schedulesDesign, program, and aid in the installation of manufacturing equipment and related systemsManages wiring schematics and blueprintsDesigns and develops programs for control systemsSpecify instrumentation for manufacturing equipment and related systemsDevelop and implement programming of necessary systems for increased automation, efficiency, and value-added projectsMonitors line efficiency and works with staff and supervisors for maintaining Company targets for process improvementsEvaluates equipment to establish troubleshooting and repair proceduresTrains others on programmable controllers, proper program coding and with consistencyAssists and instructs in the operation of electronic equipment and diagnosis of electrical control problemsProvides operators with technical assistance and training as necessaryAnalyzes causes and implements corrective action on repetitive or major electrical problemsMaintain lines of communication with other team membersLearning and applying lean business practicesKnow, Understand, and Apply the Lock-out Tag-out proceduresMaintain a clean and safe work areaEnsure tools, supplies, and equipment are in their “home locations” at all timesMaintain lines of communication with other team membersFill out a maintenance request and Idea Cards when neededOther duties as assignedJob Requirements:Preferred: Electrical Certification or DegreeUnderstand motor theory, specifically synchronous motor attributesFamiliar with 4-20 ma instrumentation, servo systems, positioning systems and assorted feedback devices2+ years of experience in electrical design and layout, Logic Controls, and Project Management2+ years in a manufacturing environment (lumber manufacturing a plus)Works well in a team environment, communicating on the floor with manufacturing team on project status, process improvements etc.Troubleshooting skills, self-directed leader, safe work record, and good attendance recordExperience with motion controls, including VFDs, servos, field wiring, relay logic etc.PLC experience required: Allen Bradley PLC5, Logix 500 and Logix 5000Software for which experience would be a plus: Allen Bradley RSLogix, Allen Bradley RS View and FTView, Siemens TI, Visual Basic, AutoCAD.Ensure safe work practices & follow safety proceduresDependable and reliable with a good attendance recordAbility to streamline processes and cut waste within area of responsibilityLean techniques and experience preferredMust be 18+ years old to work in an industrial sawmill environmentMust have HS Diploma/GEDMust be able to continuously stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders safely. The weight required to be lifted each normal workday may occasionally exceed fifty (50) pounds at a timeApplicants will be subject to a criminal background check. However, having a criminal record will not automatically eliminate you from consideration for the job. Records will be considered based on the requirements of RCW 9.96A.020, RCW 43.43, WACMust be able to successfully pass a drug test and pre-employment physical examThis is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of deathHours/Days/Schedule:40+ hours a weekShift work and/or weekendsFull timeSalary/Wage/Benefits:Pay: $35/hr-$50/hrCompany Provided: laptop and phone allowanceFLSA Status: Non-ExemptFull benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D insurance, long term disability and 401k with match