Electrical Technician 3rd Shift

  • COLUMBIA FOREST PRODUCTS INC
  • Mellen, Wisconsin
  • Full Time
JOB REQUIREMENTS: CFP is seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical

Technician to join our Maintenance team. This role requires a hands-on

professional with expertise in electrical controls, Power distribution

up to 480V and automated systems. The candidate must be willing to spend

time learning as new systems and technologies become available. The

ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional

problem-solving skills, and a positive attitude. In this position the

plant electricians and millwrights will look to you as a resource in

assisting them when solving complex electrical and mechanical failures.

You will be using your skills with PLC\'s and automated systems as a

diagnostic tool for aiding the maintenance teams\' mission to keep the

plant up and running as safely and efficiently as possible. Specific

responsibilities of an Electrical Millwright include: Key

Responsibilities Electrical systems troubleshooting and maintenance:

Repair electrical system failures as they arise Maintain electrical

equipment in good working order Provide root cause analysis of system

failures to prevent reoccurrences Use electrical test equipment to

monitor and analyze systems during normal operation to provide

preventive maintenance PLC Programming (we use Allen Bradley plc\'s):

Use PLCs to monitor systems and diagnose electrical problems Replace PLC

component\'s that fail and update as needed Update PLC systems as

equipment reaches end of service Install and program new PLC equipment

as needed for production purposes Electrical Panel Design and

Fabrication (we use Capital X Panel Designer): Use electrical design

software to design electrical systems prior to starting to build them.

Modify Blueprints as modifications are made Build electrical panels to

suit production needs Mechanical systems: Understand Hydraulic and

Pnuematic systems and their operations to diagnose electrical failures

on these systems Understanding of mechanical design and how that affects

electrical systems operation. Use electrical systems to safely and

effectively control numerous forms of energy. Machine Safety Numerous

pieces of equipment have electrical safety controls throughout the plant

that must be maintained and routinely tested. When failures are

identified make appropriate repairs and/or replace systems identified as

non-compliant. As new risks are identified, provide electrical safety

devices and systems that can reduce the exposure to employees. VFD and

Servo drives: Replace and reprogram servo and VFD drives as they fail or

age out Use software to monitor and troubleshoot intermittent issues in

VFD drives Identify as systems are reaching end of life due to run time

and replace as part of a preventive maintenance program Network Maintain

the plant network and the PLC network as needed Under the direction of

IT department repair or replace network system components Install

network cables as directed by IT department or for the connection of

equipment to PLC network You will manage the PLC network entirely

Electrical power design and installation You are required to safely

power all equipment required by production in a safe and efficient

manner Design conduit runs, cabling designs, and terminations Manage

electrical crews in the installation of these systems Training and

research Provide advanced training to electrical personnel in all

aspects of electrical systems design, maintenance and troubleshooting to

continually build our electrical department\'s skill level. Identify

training opportunities through third party vendors that will improve our

electrical team\'s performance and skill level. Maintain a high level of

knowledge a To view the full job description please use the link below.

\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

Q0MzUxLjg3NzBAY29sdW1iaWFmb3Jlc3Rjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ
Job ID: 479583579
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2025

Want to find more Construction opportunities?

Check out the 175,038 verified Construction jobs on iHireConstruction