Applicants need to fill out application in the main office:
1894 Wind River Hwy.
Carson, WA
job description:
Journeyman Electrician – Lumber Sawmill
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Journeyman Electrician with industrial experience to join our maintenance team at a high-production lumber sawmill. This role is critical to maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient electrical systems supporting sawmill and manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
· Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems and equipment
· Diagnose and repair motors, VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment, MCCs, and production machinery
· Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
· Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime
· Work closely with maintenance and production teams to support continuous operations
· Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, and company safety standards
· Participate in shutdowns, upgrades, and capital improvement projects as needed
Qualifications:
· Valid Journeyman Electrician license
· Industrial electrical experience (sawmill, manufacturing, or heavy industrial preferred)
· Strong troubleshooting skills in high-voltage and low-voltage systems
· Experience with motors, controls, PLCs, and industrial automation
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, production environment
· Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and overtime as required
Preferred Experience:
· Lumber sawmill or wood products manufacturing experience
· PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
· Experience with conveyors, kilns, debarkers, planers, or similar equipment
What We Offer:
· Competitive salary wage based on experience
· Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
· Stable, long-term employment in a well-established operation
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact WKO at 509 427-8413. For more information please see government posters, EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $8,000.00 - $14,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Electrical: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Electrical License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Carson, WA 98610 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Carson, WA 98610: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
