Electrician/PLC Technician - Camden, SC

The Opportunity:

Responsible for the safe maintenance, repair, installation and modification of all sawmill-related equipment, you will apply your skills to maximize uptime, quality and production.

Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, together with a safe, high quality work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical equipment to help meet production goals
• Troubleshoot and maintain three (3) phase electrical systems
• Diagnose cause of electrical malfunction or failure of operational equipment
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance
• Effectively resolve production problems in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot low voltage systems
• Troubleshoot and repair motor control devices, switch panels, transformers, and other electrical equipment and components

Required Skills:

• 2-5 years of industrial electrical experience
• Electrical/Electronic/Automation technician diploma/degree/certificate considered an asset
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Solid background in heavy industry
• A working knowledge in PLC applications and software is considered an asset
• Knowledge of the lumber manufacturing process is an asset

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Camden, SC 29020 (Preferred)

Experience:

• Electrical Troubleshooting: 3 years (Preferred)
• Sawmilling: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Company's website:

• www.canfor.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required