Electrical Technician - Bemidji, MN

Seeking qualified applicants for the position of Electrical Technician at our lumber manufacturing facility in Bemidji, MN. This multi-skilled position has responsibility for repairing and maintaining all plant equipment to improve operating conditions, uptime, and quality performance. Perform predictive and preventive maintenance functions and utilize a computerized maintenance management system.

Make all necessary machine checks and troubleshoot to remedy operational or quality deficiencies. The hourly rate of pay for this position is $39.0784. Working conditions and essential physical functions: Must be capable of working in an industrial setting subject to hot, dusty, cold, wet, dirty and confined working environments on occasion.

Able to climb and descend stairs, ladders, catwalks at elevated levels, and work at heights. Critical physical demands include standing, walking, lifting, carrying, crawling, kneeling, crouching, bending, pushing/pulling, etc. Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Requirements

Must be a reliable, responsible, safety conscious individual who has the ability to work as part of a high-performance team. High school diploma or GED. Completion of an electrical training program with a vocational/technical degree…and/or… 3 – 5 years electrical industrial work experience preferred, preferably in a wood products mill.

Ability to program, troubleshoot and repair PLC-based control systems utilizing electrical test equipment and Windows-based programming software (preferably Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5 and RSLogix 5000). Strong knowledge of AC/DC circuits, single and three-phase wiring, motor starters, relays and relay logic, PLCs, PID loop control.

Knowledge of, and the experience to safely work on equipment with operating voltages up to AC 480 V. Ability to install, program, and troubleshoot variable frequency drives. Comfortable working with computers and familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to pass a maintenance pre-work screen (meet the critical physical demands of the job).

Flexibility to work days, nights and weekends on a rotating schedule (the regular workweek consists of four 10-hour shifts plus on-call weekends). Knowledge of lockout/tagout. Strong troubleshooting ability. We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance, paid time off and additional voluntary benefits.

Rayonier is an EEO/Veteran/Disabled Employer.