Demo

CPB Electrician

Arauco
Bennettsville, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

ARAUCO is a global manufacturer  of sustainably-produced forest product solutions for construction, industrial, and retail markets. With over 120 facilities worldwide, we manufacture and distribute the industry’s most-comprehensive selection of wood composite panels, premium plywood, millwork, lumber, and FSC-certified wood pulp.

ARAUCO is growing in North America, with innovative manufacturing, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to make a difference in the communities where we are located. We are seeking the right individuals for high-caliber opportunities in manufacturing, supply chain, maintenance, safety, and other related fields. This is a direct-hire role with benefits. We look forward to considering you as part of our team at ARAUCO!

https : / / na.arauco.com

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to respond to all maintenance electrical issues and upset conditions and strive to increase overall mill reliability safely and efficiently.

Position Responsibilities

  • Respond to mill breakdowns in a timely and efficient manner
  • Complete assigned work orders and support operations during upset condition.
  • Work closely with area operators to resolve maintenance related issues.
  • Responsible for shift pass down to oncoming technicians
  • Maintain Electrical Logbook and keep it current at the end of each shift
  • Understand and support the area maintenance initiative
  • Assist in developing PMs for your area of responsibility
  • Know the downtime issues in your area and work to resolve them
  • Daily interaction with Area Operators and PIC’s. Read logbooks to know and address their issues.
  • Resolve quality & safety issues in your Area
  • Communicate maintenance issues to Operators, Supervisors, Planners, and peers directly or via email.
  • Interface with Area Planner to get down day & daily work scheduled
  • Work with other crafts & operators to increase uptime reliability.
  • Assist other crafts during breakdowns.
  • Work with the Area Planner to get items in your Area resolved
  • Investigate the root cause of equipment failure and make recommendations for long term fix.
  • Enter appropriate work requests for required follow-up work.
  • Complete assigned work orders or other PM / PdM activities as assigned and return completed paperwork.
  • Attend / Participate in maintenance crew meetings and other group functional meetings / training.
  • Support the team to resolve process related issues and during process upset conditions.
  • Wear radio and respond to issues in your area when needed. Let operations and peers know about changes made while on shift

Key safety responsibilities include :

  • Must place safety as the first priority demonstrating safe working behaviors at all times and be a model for proper PPE use to include wearing a hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and other PPE as required.
  • Demonstrates through use and participation the understanding of all required safety policies and procedures.
  • Works actively to maintain housekeeping responsibilities.
  • Maintains lockout certifications as assigned
  • Responsible for taking personal safety and the safety of others as the primary consideration when performing work
  • Responsible for completing safety work orders in a timely fashion based on clear understanding of priority
  • Lead the process of shutting down a piece of equipment or area that you believe poses a potential safety concern to those working in the area or may result in serious equipment damage
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    Required experiences include :

  • A high school diploma or GED is required
  • Post-Secondary mechanical / electrical education or trade education preferred
  • Three years AC & DC motor control experience (including drives) preferred
  • Two to Three years PLC experience preferred
  • Three years electrical troubleshooting experience preferred
  • Ability to use multi-meter
  • Ability to meg AC / DC motors
  • Familiarity of wire sizing
  • Experience using MS Office and Outlook preferred.
  • Experience in the use of a CMMS preferred.
  • Experience in Industrial Manufacturing facility preferred
  • Proven ability to be self-motivated
  • Ability to work extended hours and rotating shift as required
  • Ability to work at heights in a manufacturing environment required
  • Physical Requirements

  • Climbing and working at heights as needed including mobile ladders and aerial platforms.
  • Bending, squatting, twisting as required.
  • Ability to work with tools, and ability to lift from 0 to 50lbs as needed.
  • Ability to walk around mill regularly and as needed checking on equipment.
  • Ability to work in both hot and cold weather environments as needed daily.
  • Must be comfortable moving throughout large manufacturing environment with multiple buildings
  • Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization.

    Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

    Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities.  Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner.  If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a CPB Electrician?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the CPB Electrician career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $79,146 - $108,475
    Income Estimation: 
    $78,212 - $94,568
    Income Estimation: 
    $103,597 - $137,260
    Income Estimation: 
    $57,321 - $76,551
    Income Estimation: 
    $63,144 - $84,521
    Income Estimation: 
    $67,622 - $88,825
    Income Estimation: 
    $111,535 - $153,846
    Income Estimation: 
    $48,893 - $65,127
    Income Estimation: 
    $63,144 - $84,521
    Income Estimation: 
    $57,321 - $76,551
    Income Estimation: 
    $111,535 - $153,846
    Income Estimation: 
    $65,687 - $93,240
    Income Estimation: 
    $78,212 - $94,568
    Income Estimation: 
    $79,146 - $108,475
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Arauco

    Arauco
    Hired Organization Address Grayling, MI Full Time
    Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork? Join our Finance...
    Arauco
    Hired Organization Address Biscoe, NC Full Time
    ARAUCO is a global manufacturer of sustainably-produced forest product solutions for construction, industrial, and retai...
    Arauco
    Hired Organization Address Bennettsville, SC Full Time
    About Arauco At Arauco, we value people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork. We are seeking a talented Purchasing Agen...
    Arauco
    Hired Organization Address Bennettsville, SC Full Time
    We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Electrician to join our team at Arauco. This is a rewarding career opportuni...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other CPB Electrician jobs in the Bennettsville, SC area that may be a better fit.

    CPB Purchasing Agent

    Arauco, Bennettsville, SC

    CPB Purchasing Agent

    ARAUCO - North America, Bennettsville, SC

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!