Electrician - Industrial

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations. Currently, we are seeking a qualified Industrial Electrician to work collaboratively with our sawmill in Anderson, California.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment in manufacturing facility; Maintain all components required to control machinery, including switches, sensors, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, and operate interface units; Recognize and effectively identify hazards and correct electrical defects; Perform preventative maintenance on all electrical systems and equipment; Inspect and maintain motors, switches, junction boxes, switch panels, circuit breakers, transformers, fuse panels, and lighting; Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical installations; Install electrical conduit and pull wire; Lay and thread conduit, pull wire, and work off ladders; Change electric motors and understand NEMA frame sizing; Maintain efficiency and safety of all plant electrical circuits, assembles, and equipment; Troubleshoot and install encoders, linear transducers, vision systems, and other advanced sensors; Identify and help implement process improvements to optimize performance and production; Effectively troubleshoot issues for best resolution while staying calm in stressful situations; Communicate effectively, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions; Perform general maintenance in a safe and efficient manner and maintain a clean work area; Work may consist of overtime during busy production times

Requirements

2 years recent verifiable sawmill/industrial and motor controls experience; Demonstrated ability to Arc weld / Stick weld; Understanding of industrial electrical safety, MCCs, three-phase power, running conduit, lighting, electrical, and hydraulic systems; Read and understand blueprints and circuit diagrams

Nice to have

Knowledge of photocells, limit switches, encoders, proximity sensors, analog and digital devices, frequency drives and three-phase motors desired; Basic ladder logic and PLC reading/writing preferred; Familiarity with programmable logic controllers and their programming, preferable

Benefits

Excellent low-cost health benefits; Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions; Paid vacation and 10 holidays; Full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums; 401(k) with Company Match; Additional Retirement Contributions; company-paid Life Insurance; We train and promote from within