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 3pm. 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.
See More Details >>Industrial Journeyman Electrician Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. Centralia, WA Pay Range: 38.49-44.64+ DOE Northwest Hardwoods Overview: Northwest Hardwoods is the leading manufacturer of hardwood lumber in North America, as well as a leading supplier of panel products from around the world. A fully integrated, global supplier of wood products, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries. Position Summary: Northwest Hardwoods has immediate full-time openings for experienced Industrial Electricians with the following work habits: Safety-oriented, positive can-do-attitude, good work ethic, reliable, ability to follow instructions, and team player with demonstrated initiative. Key Responsibilities and Duties: • PLC and Ladder Logic knowledge • Programming and troubleshooting PLCs to include Allen Bradley (RSLogix500 and ControlLogix) • Experience installing, configuring, repairing and maintaining various brands of AC and DC electronic drives and soft starts • Skilled in configuration and calibration of a wide variety of sensors Basic Qualifications: • Experienced in configuring, set up and troubleshooting industrial networks • A high-school diploma or equivalent is required. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in a forest product manufacturing environment is a plus. Travel: None Additional Information: Candidates must be able to work any shift, including holidays and weekend work. Overtime is expected. Candidates who meet these qualifications will be considered further. Northwest Hardwoods, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>A Day In The Life • Plans details of working procedure by determining replacement needs and new material required and develops a logical approach to correct the problem. • Analyzes circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings to install, repair, calibrate, service or replace electronic devices and systems. • Performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles. Starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown. • Will be required to install, adjust, and repair electrical distribution systems, electrical machines, motors, switches, heating devices, cooling controls, gauges, PLC's and all electrical units, devices or pieces of equipment used in our facilities in production or office buildings. • Will be required to work with all voltage levels as required by the supervisor of the maintenance department. • Must be able to work from blue prints, drawings, schematics, sketches and verbal assignments. • May be required to perform various other duties and operate other pieces of equipment, such as but not limited to: forklift, crane, hand tools, saws, drills, etc. and other pieces of equipment as required by supervisor or the job requirement. What will help you thrive in this role? • Ability to life 60-80 lbs manually when loading and unloading parts, materials, dies, fixtures, setting up equipment, and all other manual processes, design layouts and duties in the job. • Ability to walk, hear, see in order to reasonably perform essential job functions. • Ability to lift 50 lbs. manually from floor to waist and waist to floor. • Full use of both hands. • Ability to stand and performn various job functions for long periods of time, with company standard break periods of rest. • Ability to understand type and nature of essential job functions. • Ability to understand necessary safety procedures and precautions. • Mental/emotional endurance for repetitive performance of essential job functions. Hubbell Incorporated Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently. The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses. We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe. Hubbell Utility Solutions Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible. Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class. The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
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.
