Journey Electrician - TBD - Roseburg, OR

Job description

Since our founding in 1951, Swanson Group has proudly remained a multigenerational, family-owned company. We are committed to fostering a welcome and supportive workplace where every team member is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. At Swanson Group, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, working alongside dedicated employees who share a passion for excellence. We believe in building a culture that encourages growth, collaboration, and long-term success. Explore our current job openings and discover how you can become a valued member of the Swanson Group family today! Position Title: Journey Electrician Reports To: Electrical Supervisor Department: Maintenance Hours per shift: Employee works 10-hour shifts, with three 10- minute breaks, and a 30- minute unpaid lunch break. Schedule will fluctuate depending on machine center down time and mill needs. Wage: DOE Position Purpose: Maintain high levels of production by minimizing downtime by providing both predictive and preventive maintenance on all equipment. Brings forth issues and resolves them through formal action planning. Works closely with all members of the Maintenance, Production, & Management Teams. Position Functions: Journey Electrician: Essential Functions* These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job. Level 1 Functions: • Must be familiar with the mill electrical system. (MCC’s, disconnects, machines, and conveying systems). • Blueprint reading. • Installations by code. • Able to install conduit level, straight, according to code or better depending on application. • Able to troubleshoot and repair 120 vac to 480 vac control power. • Able to troubleshoot and repair low voltage AC and DC. • Troubleshoot power supplies of all types. Etc low voltage, multi voltage, and constant voltage. • Make prints of installations complete • Troubleshoot 3-phase power, MCC’s, motors, relay logic and aux contacts. Level 2 Functions: In addition to all elements of level 1, the following are required: • Good understanding of machine center control / electrical systems. • Allen Bradley PLC program schools. • Know how to use timers, counters, basic ladder logic, and force functions. • Know how to troubleshoot PLC program logic. • Troubleshoot PLC and its components, replace processors and modules. • Basic understanding of AC frequency drives and soft starters. • Understand plant optimizer systems; how to restart systems and calibrate scanner systems. • Understand plant production and downtime reports. Know how to reset and restart computer system. • Understand HMI systems. Know how to reset and restart computer system. • Understand plant PanelView and MessageView systems. • Understand Plant PLC network. • PLC programming / Frequency drive classes once per year. Level 3 Functions: In addition to all elements of level 1 & 2, the following are required: • Complete understanding of machine center control / electrical systems. • Understand plant optimizer systems on how to change configuration files and how to back up systems. • Understand plant production and downtime report system. Know how to change and add information to the report system. Know how to back up the systems. • Understand HMI systems. Know how to change and add/remove information to the system. Know how to back up the systems. • Understand PanelView and MessageView systems. Know how to change and add/remove information to the system. Know how to back up the systems. • Understand the Plant PLC network and how to change it. • Layout and complete moderately complex projects to include: • Conduit layout • Wire sizing • Control wiring • MCC & motor sizing Non-Essential Functions These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential. Perform other duties and functions as assigned by supervisor for production and cleaning purpose. Working Environment: (1) Inside 50%, average temperature 80 degrees, extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 120 degrees F. (2) Outside 50%. Noise or vibration: Machine noise to include machine being operated as well as other machines close by including Forklifts. Hazards: See Job Hazard Analysis. (3) Atmospheric conditions: Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: Dry wood, Gasses: None, Poor Ventilation: None. The worker in this position will be standing on a slightly elevated wooden platform with rubber mats. The worker will move back and forth on this platform in front of an elevated dry conveyor measuring 3 ½ to 4’ above the ground. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Personal Protective Equipment Required: (1) Eye Protection. (2) Hearing Protection. (3) Blue Atlas gloves. (4) Approved Footwear (5) High Visibility Clothing. Physical Demands: See the attached Job/Task Evaluation and Physical Capabilities portion; this position requires constant use of hearing and vision, frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching, and occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling more than 50 lbs. Skills: (1) must have excellent hand eye coordination. Use vision/hearing continuously and must have peripheral vision to see forklifts and co-workers. Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc. Worker generally works with another clean up member with little supervision. Clean up members must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task. Ability to prioritize, organize, and make necessary decisions. Safety: (1) Do only maintenance you are trained to do and keep all body parts out of machinery. (2) Always use our 14-step lockout/tagout procedure before doing any maintenance, clearing jams, or getting into machinery for any reason; be aware of stored energy. (3) Always use proper body mechanics (ex: don’t overreach, get help as needed to push loads out). (4) Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection). (5) Be aware of and always communicate with your co-worker (ex: forklift driver). (6) Will be required to read and write during safety training. ENDURANCE Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100% Total hours at one time Total hours in a workday SITTING X 10 STANDING X 2 10 WALKING X 2 10 CHANGE POSITIONS X PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Enter actual maximum weight in pounds in the box) LIFTING Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100% 1-10 LBS 10 LBS 11-20 LBS 20 LBS 21-50 LBS 50 LBS 51-75 LBS 75 LBS 76-100 LBS 100 LBS >100 LBS >100 LBS Maximum weight lifted by worker without assistance: 50 LBS If required, lifting over 50 LBS is performed with two or more people and/or lifting devices. CARRYING Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100% 1-10 LBS 10 LBS 11-20 LBS 20 LBS 21-50 LBS 50 LBS 51-75 LBS 75 LBS 76-100 LBS 100 LBS >100 LBS 100 LBS Maximum weight carried by worker without assistance: 10-50 LBS If required, carrying over 50 LBS is performed with two or more people and/or lifting devices. PUSHING/PULLING FORCE TO BE EXCERTED Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100% 1-10 LBS 10 LBS 11-20 LBS 20 LBS 21-50 LBS 50 LBS 51-75 LBS 75 LBS 76-100 LBS 100 LBS >100 LBS >100 LBS Maximum weight of object pushed/pulled by worker: 75 Lbs. Distance: 4’ Type of surface (i.e. level, carpet, incline): Level / Incline OTHER Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100% BEND/STOOP X TWIST X CROUCH/SQUAT X KNEEL X CRAWL X WALK-LEVEL SURFACE X WALK-UNEVEN SURFACE X CLIMB STEPS X CLIMB LADDER X WORK AT HEIGHTS X REACH AT OR ABOVE SHOULDER X REACH BELOW SHOULDER X USE OF ARMS X USE OF WRISTS X USE OF HANDS X GRASPING/SQUEEZING X OPERATE FOOT CONTROLS X ENVIRONMENT INSIDE: 90% OUTSIDE: 10% TEMPERATURE EXTREMES: YES VIBRATION: NO WORKS ON OR AROUND MOVING MACHINARY OR MECHANICAL PARTS: YES PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT BOOTS YES HARDHAT NO GLOVES YES EYE PROTECTION YES HEARING PROTECTION YES OTHER? Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.