Industrial Electrician Trainee

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At Interfor, we''re more than a lumber company. We''re helping build the homes, businesses, schools, and communities that people rely on every day. As an JOB.TITLE in OU.LOCATION, CUSTOM.STATE, you''ll work alongside experienced electricians to learn how to safely install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the electrical systems and equipment that keep our sawmill operating efficiently. You''ll gain valuable on-the-job training, develop technical skills, and build a rewarding career with a leading forest products company.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals entering the electrical trade who are eager to learn, grow, and advance into a skilled industrial electrician role. The pay rate for this position is $23.07 per hour, with the opportunity for increased earnings as skills, experience, and qualifications grow.

What You'll Do:

• Perform electrical repair and improvement projects throughout the entire mill site.
• Read, write, and understand electrical schematics, equipment drawings, and blueprints.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance duties.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair all Programmable Logic Controller (P.L.C.) controls, A.C inverters, or any other control systems throughout the mill site.
• Adhere to an absolute lock-out policy, ensuring that the power source is turned off, machine locked out, and tested to ensure isolation.
• Effectively manage and plan work to accomplish job tasks with minimal direct supervision.
• Submit work requests.
• Fill out completed work orders listing work done, parts used, and time taken to complete the job.
• Perform any other duties in any area requested by Supervisor.
• Physical Requirements: Walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

What You Offer:

• Current enrollment in a two-year technical degree in a closely related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work safely from elevated platforms and heights.
• Willingness to learn to operate mill equipment to perform test runs following repairs.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.

What We Offer:

• Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
• HSA Medical Plan with Employer Match
• Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Hospital & Critical)
• 401(k) Matching Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development Opportunities
• Instant access to your wages ahead of payday

Who We Are

Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we're growing in exciting directions. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promotion from within, you'll have plenty of opportunities to #StartHereGoFar.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.