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Weyerhaeuser Electrician II/III in Bruce, Mississippi

Weyerhaeuser is searching for an Industrial Electrician to join our lumber manufacturing team in Bruce, MS. As an Industrial Electrician, you will use your comprehensive knowledge of electrical equipment, processes and techniques to repair, modify, install and maintain the facility and high-tech lumber manufacturing equipment.

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Why You Should Join Our Team:

  • High Performing, Safety Driven Culture
  • This role tops out at $38.54 per hour
  • $3.00 per hour weekend pay premium
  • Quarterly Bonus Payout
  • 401K match an additional contribution from the company
  • Full medical, dental and vision benefits

  • Able to work safely and follow all company safety policies and procedures

  • High school diploma/GED (or higher)
  • Must have at least two (2) years of industrial electrical/process control experience and/or an Electrical degree
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, background check, & physical
  • Able to work any shift, weekends, overtime, holidays as needed
  • Able to work in extreme temperatures, in dusty and noisy conditions, while wearing safety equipment
  • Must have demonstrated leadership and team skills
  • Ability to write legibly and communicate as necessary to accomplish tasks
  • Able to complete forklift training
  • Able to lift 2-20 pounds regularly, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, climb steps and ladders, work from height, work in small and restricted areas, and stand or walk for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours
  • Experience in troubleshooting electrical systems
  • Must have basic computer skills
  • PLC experience is a plus
  • Ability to troubleshoot 480v and low voltage electrical systems, AC and DC.
  • Ability to read equipment manuals, blueprints and schematics.
  • Must demonstrate logical problem-solving skills and react appropriately in upset situations.
  • Willingness to fully cross train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities.
  • Able to work with computerized maintenance system for processes, stores, work orders, etc.
  • Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problems solving skill

  • The following qualifications are desired:

  • An Associate's degree or higher in Electrical Technology
  • Knowledge of and hands-on experience with the following technologies: instrumentation, electronics.
  • Working knowledge of NEC.
  • General electrical systems (motor starters, lighting circuits, and power distribution equipment).
  • Experience with Allen Bradley PLC5 and/or Control Logix.
  • Knowledge of and experience with hand and power tools.
  • Wood products experience.

About Wood Products We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

Job: *Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Title: Electrician II/III

Location: MS-Bruce

Requisition ID: 01021095

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