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Electrician - Industrial

Shelton Sawmill
Shelton, WA
Close Date:  04/14/2024
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Up to $1,500 hiring bonus!
Wages range from $37.50 to $41.26 per hour
We train and promote from within
Excellent low-cost health benefits
Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
Paid vacation and 10 holidays


Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking a qualified Industrial Electrician to perform building and maintenance electrical work at our Shelton, WA division.

About The Position
The Industrial Electrician will perform all regular electrician duties at a high level of competence and will additionally perform hands-on programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance of advanced control systems. Duties include:

• Maintain and troubleshoot 480V, 3 phase motors, PLCs, motor control circuits, and electrical and hydraulic systems
• Install conduit, pull and terminate wires, using appropriate tools and methods
• Install, disconnect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical motors
• Troubleshoot and maintain Ethernet and other communication networks
• Commission, program, and troubleshoot VFD’s
• Use PLC functions and tools to troubleshoot machinery
• Troubleshoot and install encoders, linear transducers, vision systems, and other advanced sensors
• Identify and help implement process improvements to optimize performance and production
• Perform preventative maintenance and diagnosis on equipment
• Perform job duties in a safe and efficient manner and maintain clean work area

Qualifications
• A 2-year or higher technical degree in a relevant field, or related field experience. Applicants with industrial experience preferred, but those with verifiable proficiency in the primary duties listed above will also be considered.
• Knowledge and practical experience using tools of the trade to accomplish duties
• Knowledge of motion controllers, PLCs, servo systems, and HMIs preferred
• Knowledge of programming structures and techniques such as PID, data handling, UDT’s, etc. would be a bonus
• Experience working with servo and hydraulic motion control and tuning would be a bonus
• Ability to manage time and priorities under demanding circumstances
• Excellent communication, listening, and reasoning skills

Why Join Our Team?
Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. Every year since 1979, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided an average of $500,000 in scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses.

How To Apply
If you are qualified and would like to join our team,
please apply in person Monday-Friday from 9am to 4pm at:
Sierra Pacific Industries
421 South Front St
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-8206

or send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to:
Sierra Pacific Industries
Attn: Human Resources
421 South Front St
Shelton, WA 98584

or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi-ind.com/careers


Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us.

What does it mean to be part of the Sierra Pacific family? It means you are a valued team member and part of a growing, third-generation family-owned, forest products company built on hard work, innovation, and wise investments.

With nearly 6,000 crew members in over 30 states, Sierra Pacific offers many opportunities for personal and professional growth; from entry-level to skilled trades, from truck drivers to sales managers, from foresters to engineers – for everyone! We invite you to learn more about our history, our 2.4 million acres of forestlands, and our state-of-the-art wood product and window manufacturing facilities at www.spi-ind.com/AboutUs.

As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We are also proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our tobacco-free policy. Sierra Pacific adheres to E-verify to verify the social security number of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation to complete the application process, please call 800-378-8001 or write to Sierra Pacific Industries at PO Box 496011, Redding, CA 96049.