Journeyman Electrician

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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.

The Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. This individual must ensure that all work is in accordance with relevant codes and proper safety standards. The Electrician demonstrates expertise in translating electrical systems from the blueprints into actual practice.

A successful Electrician assists in keeping the sawmill operating at a high level and embodies the Woodgrain value of Safety in their work.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, Expectations and Performance Measures

• Perform diagnostic testing, calibration and problem corrections.


• Restore electrical equipment to proper working order in a timely fashion.


• Correct any existing or potential electrical safety problems.


• Install, troubleshoot and maintain lighting systems, electric valves and pumps, electrical sensors and mounts as well as electric motors, controllers, and switch gears.


• Stay current on knowledge of national electrical code standards and other associated regulatory guidelines.


• Participate in the calibration, installation, maintenance and repair of electronic and computerized equipment. 


• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance tasks for electrical and electronic equipment as scheduled by the maintenance manager.


• Work cooperatively and jointly with the sawmill maintenance staff to provide quality, seamless customer service for all production department’s electrical needs.


• Read and understand wiring diagrams, and layout drawings for systems or equipment changed in the completion of job duties. 


• Work with other maintenance staff to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes as prescribed by the maintenance manager.


• Back-up and document all machine center programs and changes made to them.


• Prepare reports and functional descriptions to allow others to follow the changes being made on all machine centers on a daily basis.


• Take an active role in predictive maintenance to support prompt resolution of problems that have been identified by anyone.


• Other duties as assigned per supervisor.

Knowledge/Skills/Education and Continuous Training 

Education / Experience / Certification

• High School diploma or equivalent; Technical school training preferred.


• State or Journeyman Electrical License, or the ability to obtain such license within 1 year of hire. Required


• 2 or more years experience in electrical installation, troubleshooting, and repair; Proven experience as an electrician required.


• PLC experience preferred


• Programming experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of national electrical code standards and other associated regulatory guidelines.


• Demonstrated ability to use electrical and hand tools.


• Demonstrated ability to create electrical drawings and blueprints.


• Ability to relate and positively interact with team members.


• Ability to identify root cause of problems and effectively initiate immediate corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.


• Ability to think critically and take proper action.


• Detail oriented and work accuracy focus.


• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups of people

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.