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Join a Legacy of Excellence - Become a Maintenance Electrician at Weyerhaeuser Longview Lumber

Are you ready to take your electrical skills to the next level in a world-class, state-of-the-art facility? Weyerhaeuser's Longview Lumber mill - a cornerstone of the community for nearly a century - is hiring Journey-Level Maintenance Electricians with industrial experience to join our team.

This is more than just a job - it's a career with purpose, growth, and stability.

Why Weyerhaeuser?

• Stability You Can Count On: With limited downtime and consistent work availability, Longview Lumber is a place where you can grow and thrive.
• Career Longevity: Many of our team members have spent their entire careers here-and retired with pride.
• Legacy of Excellence: Be part of a company that's been a cornerstone of the Longview community for generations.
• Union Strong: This is a bargaining unit position with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Woodworkers Lodge W536.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking safety-conscious, self-motivated electricians who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced industrial setting

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and maintain AC/DC drives, up to 575 vac, AC motors, and machine control centers.

• Work with PLCs (Allen Bradley Rockwell), computers, and electronics.

• Diagnose and repair electrical systems using blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.

• Run conduit, wire systems, and support PLC programming and upgrades.

• Maintain, replace and program photo eyes.

• Troubleshoot, replace, and scale Temposonics and encoders.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Industrial or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic computer and networking skills.
• Experience with variable speed 700 and 755 AC & DC drives.
• Strong PLC and trouble shooting skills (Allen Bradley Rockwell knowledge is a plus).
• Delta RMC controls experience is a plus.
• Willingness to work any shift and perform all essential functions of this position (including working at heights, lifting up to 50 lbs., and operating in dusty or extreme environments).

This position is designated by WY as a safety-sensitive position. Please be advised that due to the designation of this position as safety-sensitive, you will be subject to pre-employment testing for cannabis and its metabolites. 

Compensation: Your wages and benefits are set by the labor agreement between Weyerhaeuser and the union representing employees at this work site. We are targeting a pay range of $39.33 - $46.69 per hour based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. 

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your family will be covered by our comprehensive health benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career. 

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary. 

Paid Time Off or Vacation: This position receives paid vacation eligibility in accordance with our union collective bargaining agreement. We offer paid vacation and holidays, more information can be provided upon request. 

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We're serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. 

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. 

About Wood Products:

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

For more than a century, we've been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.