Industrial Electrician
4 days ago
Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States
Big River Forest Products
Full time
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to join our team at the Vicksburg facility. As an Industrial Electrician, you will be responsible for performing a variety of electrical systems and maintenance duties to ensure maximum facility uptime.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of electrical systems, including instrumentation, electronics, lubrication, hydraulics, power transmission, mechanics, steam, welding, and pneumatics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair equipment in compliance with plant codes, policies, and procedures.
- Respond to all maintenance issues, both mechanical and electrical, throughout the plant.
- Undertake preventative maintenance program for equipment.
- Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to repair equipment.
- Verify and document repairs made.
- Work in a safe manner using proper PPE.
- Work any shift, on-call, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Requirements:
- 1 year of previous maintenance experience.
- Experience with Allen Bradley PLC5 and/or Control Logix.
- Knowledge of and experience with hand and power tools.
- Mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic knowledge and aptitude.
- Experience in an industrial environment with VFDs, PLCs, MCCs, HMIs.
- Experience with high voltage (600-23,000 volts).
- Competent with all type power transmission components and troubleshooting.
- Be able to pass a basic mechanical assessment test.
- Be able to pass a basic hands-on test.
- High school diploma or GED.
Estimated Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year.