Electrician Apprentice

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About Woodgrain:

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, Expectations and Performance Measures 

•    Learn electrical, and mechanical systems of the saw mill.

•    Assist in trouble shooting electrical and mechanical issues.

•    Assist in repair of electrical and mechanical faults.

•    Preform inspections and preventative maintenance, both electrical and mechanical.

•    Maintain a clean and organized work area.

•    Walk and stand for long periods of time, bend, twist, kneel, stoop and squat.  

•    Ascend and descend stairs/ladders.  

•    Abide by all safety/environmental policies and procedures.  

•    Perform any other duties as assigned by Lead Electrician, Lead Mechanic, and Maintenance Manager.

•    Required to meet all State of Idaho Electricain requirments to attain journeyman licensure.
Company Values

•    Safety

•    Integrity

•    Servant Leadership

•    Respect for People

•    Customer Focus
Knowledge/Skills/Education and Continuous Training 

What skills/certification/education must the individual have/maintain/gain?  Include any degrees, certifications, and licenses required.
Education / Experience / Certification

•    Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.

•    Must have an Idaho apprentice electrical card.

•    official electrical schooling required. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•    Ability to think critically and take proper action.

•    Detail oriented and work accuracy focus.

•    Basic electrical and mechanical skills.

•    Willingness to learn new ideas, abilities, and processes.

•    Must be a safety minded individual.

•    Lifting and physical activity is required for this position.

Summary of Company Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• 401(k) with a Company Match


• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D


• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability


• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans


• Employee Assistance Program


• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday


• Paid Time Off (PTO) 

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.