Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

West Fraser Timber Co Ltd. is an integrated forest products company producing lumber, wood chips, fiberboard, plywood, pulp, and newsprint. West Fraser, Inc. is the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary in the United States. The business has 15 lumber producing locations throughout the U.S. South.

The position is located at the Maplesville, AL mill. The Electrical Technician will report to the Electrical Supervisor.

What you will do:

• Troubleshoot and maintain equipment using programmable logic controllers

• Identify and troubleshoot objects using electrical control schematics

• Install variable frequency drives, diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Maintain and troubleshoot various optimization systems

  What you will need to be successful:

• 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

  What will make you stand out:

• Able to work on call shifts and work night shifts

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

  Benefits:

  Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

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

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

  How to APPLY:

  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. No phone inquiries, please.

  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