Purpose

Clearwater Paper manufactures quality consumer tissue, away-from-home tissue, hard roll tissue, bleached paperboard and pulp at manufacturing facilities across the nation. The Company is a premier supplier of private label tissue to major retailers and wholesale distributors, including grocery, drug, mass merchants and discount stores. In addition, the Company produces bleached paperboard used by quality-conscious printers and packaging converters. Clearwater Paper's employees build shareholder value by developing strong customer partnerships through quality and service.

At Clearwater Paper, we have made it a priority to build a clearly defined workplace culture that is consistent companywide. Key aspects of our culture include:

• Clear Values. We embrace and practice integrity, openness and candor; environmental responsibility; a commitment to quality; and a focus on customers.
• Continuous improvement. We believe there are always opportunities to raise the bar and get better. We engage our employees in improving both the business and their performance.
• Performance driven. We are focused on winning together and on delivering results.

Our customers’ success and our success requires everyone to do their part, whether we are finding new ways to be profitable or reducing our environmental footprint. If you are looking for teamwork, a sense of purpose, and a leading company that is growing fast, we are looking for you.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

The job duties require the successful candidate to be able to assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes. Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.

Candidates for the Journeyman Electrician position must be responsible, safety-conscious individuals. Starting Pay Rate is $33.17 (90% rate) and will go up to $36.85 after one year (Journeyman rate).

Comprehensive Benefit Package that includes the following:

• Medical & Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life & A&D Insurance
• 401k with company match of 55% for the first 6%
• Competitive Pension 
• 9 paid holidays per year plus floating holidays
• 1 week vacation after first year
• Employee Assistance Program

Education/Experience

Required education and related experience:

• Have successfully completed an approved electrical apprenticeship program
• Hold a current state journeyman electrician’s license or must be able to obtain an Idaho Journeyman Electrician license within six months of employment
• Have a minimum of 3- 5 years journeymen experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, pulp and paper experience preferred. 
• Have knowledge and experience in reading electrical schematics, ladder logic and P&ID’s.
• Must be experienced or demonstrate knowledge in evaluating and troubleshooting a combination of the following systems; PLC’s, AC/DC drives and motors, Control systems, High voltage switchgear and transformers.
• Experience with motor management and controls, speed controls, and other systems.
• Able to learn and utilize secondary maintenance skills in instrumentation and refrigeration.
• Able to complete all documentation using a computerized maintenance tracking system.
• Work in a true teamwork environment with minimal supervision being self-motivated and accountable
• Be willing to work shift work, as necessary.
• Willing and able to use all skills in a true teamwork environment in order to safely accomplish work with minimal supervision.

Preference will be given to individuals with strong secondary skills in instrumentation and/or industrial related electrical experience. A practical application test will be given to qualified candidates interviewing.

Candidates will be required to interview. Job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, capabilities test, drug test, and a satisfactory background check.