Columbia Forest Products

Electrician - 1st Shift

Newport, VT, USPosted 10 days ago

Job Description

Summary

This position supports safe and efficient mill operations by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical equipment and control systems in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Starting hourly base rate $29.32 – $33.92

Essential Job Duties: The following duties are considered essential job functions, meaning they are fundamental to the position and performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

  • Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation work on plant equipment (including dryers, lathes, clippers, splicers, saws, and mobile equipment) under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and Plant Engineer.
  • Use required electrical PPE and standard trade tools/equipment (including ladders and manlifts) to complete assigned work safely.
  • Follow all safety policies (including lockout/tagout procedures), and applicable work standards while performing job duties.
  • Understand and diagnose motor controls (including starters, contactors, overloads, relays, and VFD basics as applicable).
  • Understand facility electrical distribution systems.
  • Identify and mitigate electrical hazards; follow applicable safety practices (including LOTO and arc-flash precautions).
  • Understand fundamentals of electrical controls used in automation (e.g., sensors, PLC I/O, and basic troubleshooting).
  • Perform work in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable local/state codes.
  • Leads as an example of CFP’s values: Customer Service, Absolute Integrity, We Are Family, Share the Success.
  • Proactive and effective communication with team members at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and stressful situations.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Physical Demands

  • Sustained physical effort, continuity of effort.
  • Short-cycle work requiring continuous activity.
  • Must co...

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