Electricians earn $39.79 per hour We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations. Currently, we are seeking a qualified night shift Electrician to work collaboratively with our sawmill located in Centralia, Washington. About the Position • Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment in manufacturing facility • Maintain all components required to control machinery, including switches, sensors, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, and operate interface units • Recognize and effectively identify hazards and correct electrical defects • Perform preventative maintenance on all electrical systems and equipment • Inspect and maintain motors, switches, junction boxes, switch panels, circuit breakers, transformers, fuse panels, and lighting • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical installations • Install electrical conduit and pull wire • Maintain efficiency and safety of all plant electrical circuits, assembles, and equipment • Troubleshoot and install encoders, linear transducers, vision systems, and other advanced sensors • Identify and help implement process improvements to optimize performance and production • Effectively troubleshoot issues for best resolution while staying calm in stressful situations • Communicate effectively, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions • Perform general maintenance in a safe and efficient manner and maintain a clean work area • Work may consist of overtime during busy production times Qualifications • 2 years’ recent verifiable related work history or equivalent education • Understanding of industrial electrical safety, MCCs, three-phase power, running conduit, lighting, electrical, and hydraulic systems required • Familiarity with programmable logic controllers and their programming, preferable • Read and understand blueprints and circuit diagrams Why Join Our Team? Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better. We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. How to Apply If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please apply in person Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm. Let’s talk! Sierra Pacific Industries 3115 Kuper Road Centralia, WA 98531 (360) 623-1285 Interested in SPI, but not this opportunity? View all opportunities at: spi.careers Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. About Our Company Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team. We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come. Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants. We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. About Our Company Sierra Pacific Industries started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing more than 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities and others strive to become part of the team. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California. Sierra Pacific owns and sustainably manages more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California and Washington. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. Our forests are managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is converted into electricity in our seven biomass-fueled power plants. We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees.
See More Details >>Summary Job title: Counter Sales / Warehouse Job ID: 202509940002 Department: Centralia - COL Location: WA-Centralia Description Summary: Our counter sales / warehouse associates make sure our products are received, stored and distributed accurately and efficiently. Counter Sales/Warehouse Associates are responsible for providing exceptional customer service, knowledge of materials and ensuring our customers’ orders are packed with care and accuracy. Our counter sales / warehouse associates work 40 hours per week, thorough and comprehensive training is provided to all associates. Reports to: Operations Manager Minimum Qualifications: + Ability to lift 50 pounds. + Good mechanical skills. + Ability to squat, kneel, bend, and twist + Ability to work on concrete floor for majority of shift + Ability to climb ladders to pull material While performing the duties of this job, warehouse associates are regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 75 pounds. Preferred Qualifications: COMPETENCIES • Communication Proficiency • Thoroughness • Organizational Skills • Time Management • Technical Capacity Working Conditions: Warehouse environment and outdoor conditions including sometimes extreme hot/cold temperatures. Supervisory Responsibilities: No Essential Job Functions: • Deliver professional, courteous, friendly, accurate customer service. • Use computer and RF guns to manage sales orders, inventory and enter information into business management system • Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders to determine items to be picked, packed, distributed or shipped/transferred • Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas • Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence • Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves, or relocate orders to a holding area or shipping department CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran Compensation Range: The compensation range for this position is $19 to $19 hourly. Other Compensation: The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position: + Profit Sharing Benefits: Benefits available for this position are: + Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care + Long Term Disability Insurance after 25 months + Life Insurance at 1X your annual salary + 401(k) (18 or older) + Paid Sick Leave - accrue 0.0347 hours per qualified hour worked, up to 72 hours annually, usable after 90 days + Paid Holidays - 9 days each year + Paid Vacation - accrue 0.03847 hours per qualified hour worked, up to 80 hours annually + Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave + Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) + Teledoc About the Company: Consolidated Electrical Distributors • # 97 on Fortune’s “America’s Privately Held Companies” List • 600 facilities nationwide and 50 in Southern California • Customer-base ranges from contractor, industrial, major film studios, municipalities, Universities to any commercial end-users of electrical products. • Wholesale Electrical Distributor working with international manufacturers such as Sylvania, Square D, Philips, General Electric, Hubbell, and many others • Specializing in lighting products, solar power products, automation and general electrical supplies • The Trainee path will teach you our business and how to be successful in sales, sales management, and operations management as well as administrative functions • Make decisions for your success by having the benefit of working for a large company while working within the scope of a small-business where you can contribute and make a difference • Monday-Friday workdays; daytime hours. No weekends. • Salary plus full-benefits including paid holidays, paid vacation, training bonuses, 401K program and profit-sharing • Industry leading company that works off three principals: “Service, Reliability and Integrity” Company Size: 5,000 to 9,999 employees Industry: Wholesale Trade/Import-Export Founded: 1957 Website: http://www.cedcareers.com/
See More Details >>Summary Job title: Management Trainee – Non Exempt-DIV Job ID: 202509940001 Department: Centralia - COL Location: WA-Centralia Description Summary: CED’s Management Training program is tailored to sales-minded candidates seeking management positions in an evolving industry. CED is a privately held company with more than 750 locations. Management Trainees are taught every aspect of CED’s business in order to run their own multi-million-dollar location upon completion of the training. On-the-job training lasts for 2-3 years and includes rotations in warehouse, counter sales, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial statements, purchasing, account management, project management, inventory management and business development. Throughout the program, trainees attend multiple sessions focused on electrical products, sales, and management. While the position provides real on-the-job training, there is also online training related to electrical systems, sales, and management. No prior industry experience is necessary: we give you the tools needed to be successful with CED. The ideal candidate possesses outstanding communication skills, is geographically flexible, and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-faceted industry. Reports to: Training Manager Minimum Qualifications: + Must be at least 18 years of age + Bachelor’s Degree - will consider related experience in lieu of degree + Current, valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record + Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future) + Ability and willingness to relocate during and upon completion of the program Preferred Qualifications: + Sales or customer service experience ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES: + Leadership Skills + Self-Motivated + Competitive + Team Oriented + Entrepreneurial Spirit + Exceptional Interpersonal & Communication Skills + Effective Problem-Solving Skills Working Conditions: + Conditions vary based on the trainee’s current segment of the training and will include warehouse, office, and external environments. + During some segments, activities will include lifting, sorting, standing, and possible extreme heat/cold conditions. + Office segments may include sitting for extended periods. + Various segments will include some travel – both by car and by air. Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes Essential Job Functions: + Learning all aspects of the CED business + Attending classes in various locations + Communicating – both written and spoken – in English. CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran Compensation Range: The compensation range for this position is $60000 to $70000 annually. Other Compensation: The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position: + Profit Sharing Benefits: Benefits available for this position are: + Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care + Long Term Disability Insurance after 25 months + Life Insurance at 1X your annual salary + 401(k) (18 or older) + Paid Sick Leave - accrue 0.0347 hours per qualified hour worked, up to 72 hours annually, usable after 90 days + Paid Holidays - 9 days each year + Paid Vacation - accrue 0.03847 hours per qualified hour worked, up to 80 hours annually + Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave + Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) + Teledoc Summary Job title: Management Trainee – Non Exempt-DIV Job ID: 202509940001 Department: Centralia - COL Location: WA-Centralia Description Summary: CED’s Management Training program is tailored to sales-minded candidates seeking management positions in an evolving industry. CED is a privately held company with more than 750 locations. Management Trainees are taught every aspect of CED’s business in order to run their own multi-million-dollar location upon completion of the training. On-the-job training lasts for 2-3 years and includes rotations in warehouse, counter sales, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial statements, purchasing, account management, project management, inventory management and business development. Throughout the program, trainees attend multiple sessions focused on electrical products, sales, and management. While the position provides real on-the-job training, there is also online training related to electrical systems, sales, and management. No prior industry experience is necessary: we give you the tools needed to be successful with CED. The ideal candidate possesses outstanding communication skills, is geographically flexible, and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-faceted industry. Reports to: Training Manager Minimum Qualifications: + Must be at least 18 years of age + Bachelor’s Degree - will consider related experience in lieu of degree + Current, valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record + Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future) + Ability and willingness to relocate during and upon completion of the program Preferred Qualifications: + Sales or customer service experience ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES: + Leadership Skills + Self-Motivated + Competitive + Team Oriented + Entrepreneurial Spirit + Exceptional Interpersonal & Communication Skills + Effective Problem-Solving Skills Working Conditions: + Conditions vary based on the trainee’s current segment of the training and will include warehouse, office, and external environments. + During some segments, activities will include lifting, sorting, standing, and possible extreme heat/cold conditions. + Office segments may include sitting for extended periods. + Various segments will include some travel – both by car and by air. Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes Essential Job Functions: + Learning all aspects of the CED business + Attending classes in various locations + Communicating – both written and spoken – in English. CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran Compensation Range: The compensation range for this position is $60000 to $70000 annually. Other Compensation: The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position: + Profit Sharing Benefits: Benefits available for this position are: + Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care + Long Term Disability Insurance after 25 months + Life Insurance at 1X your annual salary + 401(k) (18 or older) + Paid Sick Leave - accrue 0.0347 hours per qualified hour worked, up to 72 hours annually, usable after 90 days + Paid Holidays - 9 days each year + Paid Vacation - accrue 0.03847 hours per qualified hour worked, up to 80 hours annually + Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave + Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) + Teledoc
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Centralia, WA typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a significant presence in Washington, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. In Centralia, apprentices earn an average of $1,560 per month, with experienced electricians earning up to $10,500 annually. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
