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JOB SUMMARY:

Holds a current Oregon or Washington Journeyman or Oregon LME or Washington EL07 license.   Other equivalent state licenses will be considered.  Conducts, maintains, tests, and repairs electrical and electronic systems and components with little supervision—strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.  Consistently demonstrates the ability to lay out work and work independently.  Applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provide skilled electrical/electronic and mechanical support to all areas of Manufacturing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all duties following company safety rules and regulations, including NFPA 70E
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical/electronic, instrumentation, and pneumatic equipment, including but not limited to programmable controls, AC & DC Drives, power supplies, instrumentation, gauges, and test equipment
• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and instrumentation, following local and national electrical codes and principles of operation and application of electrical equipment
• Advises operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance functions as directed
• Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment
• Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Assists and trains other maintenance and other technical level employees
• Requires availability for overtime, including call-in on off-shifts/weekends to perform emergency repairs as necessary
• Complete any other tasks required to maintain plant operations as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematic wiring diagrams, and Process and Instrumentation drawings
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Strong math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and use of algebraic formulas
• Able to work at heights, climb ladders, use scissor lift and man lift, and work at depths, such as in trenches, manholes, vaults
• Able to operate power equipment for cutting, threading, bending, drilling, and grinding
• Forklift and scissor lift operation
• Must be self-motivated, responsible, and dependable without close supervision

 Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb in overhead structures, work beneath machines, and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work
• Regularly lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Constantly stand, walk, bend, and move about the production mill
• Reach, stretch, and bend to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance and bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
• Work in extreme hot and cold temperature conditions
• Discriminate between colors

Experience/Education:

• High school diploma/GED required
• 3-5 years of experience in the electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic fields are required, and must demonstrate high proficiency in these areas
• Previous electrical maintenance experience preferred
• Two or more years of production experience
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift 
• Ability to frequently push, pull, and lift up to 75 pounds 
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 150 pounds with assistance or appropriate equipment 
• Manufacturing/production environment with exposure to noise; hearing protection required 
• Use of compressed air and other equipment requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) 
• Exposure to varying temperatures, indoor and outdoor conditions