What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician position at Big River Forest Products?
Position SummaryCarthage Forest Products is looking for Electricians to join our team located, in Carthage, Arkansas. The incumbent in this role is responsible for performing complex tasks, planning and laying out the routing, placement, and arrangement of industrial or similarly complex systems, circuits, controls, and equipment. In additions, installing, modifying, repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, and loading new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment.This highly skilled role creates value by performing a variety of electrical systems and maintenance duties, while ensuring maximum facility uptime to meet production goals. This position requires knowledge of and hands-on-experience with the following technologies: instrumentation, electronics, lubrication, hydraulics, power transmission, mechanics, steam, welding and pneumatics. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesInstall, troubleshoot, and repair equipment in compliance with plant codes, policies, and proceduresRespond to all maintenance issues, both mechanical and electrical, throughout the plantUndertake 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 neededEducation/ Experience/ Certifications/ Licenses 1-3 years of previous electrical and maintenance experienceKnowledge of and experience with hand and power toolsMechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic knowledge and aptitudeExperience in an industrial environment with VFDs, PLCs, MCCs, HMIsExperience with high voltage (600-23,000 volts)Competent with all type power transmission components and troubleshootingBe able to pass a basic mechanical assessment testBe able to pass a basic hands-on testKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Good Communication skillsSafe working practicesProblem solving skillsBasic Computer knowledgeWork settingOnsite In-person role (Required).Benefits401(k)401(k) matchingSTD/LTDHealth insuranceLife insuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance Employee Assistance Program(EAP)Paid time offWork Environment Manufacturing Plant Physical DemandsThe physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical sawmill environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise levels are moderate to high depending on the area of the mill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Lifting and physical activity is required for this position, must be able to move boards and wood pieces. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds.Reasonable Accommodations Statement"Carthage Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to apply, interview, or perform the essential functions of this job, please contact Latoya Freeman at lbigriverfp.com or 318-763-7187."
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