Hunt Forest Products in Pollock, LA is seeking an experienced electrician to fill the role of Electrical Shift Tech in our industrial plywood manufacturing facility. This full-time position is just the start to a vast and long-term career in wood manufacturing. Hunt Forest Products offers many benefits and promotional opportunities. We seek those who demonstrate a strong work ethic, positive attitude, safety mindset, attention to detail, strong attendance and continued development of skill sets.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Following preventative maintenance procedures in the inspection, repair and/or replacement of items subject to cause production downtimes.
- Troubleshooting electrical and other equipment performance issues.
- Routinely complete preventative maintenance activities per company programs.
- Take time to learn the function and operation of all production and support equipment through communication with operators and other maintenance staff.
- Possess a working knowledge of all monitoring and diagnostic equipment.
- Possess a working knowledge of blueprints, schematics, layouts and technical data.
- Properly maintains equipment with a minimum amount of assistance.
- Adhere to current plans and programs set forth by the company and direct supervision.
- Eagerly assist others in the completion of tasks, including clean-up activities.
- Operate and maintain all tooling and equipment per manufacturers specifications.
- Interacts with others and performs work in a professional manner.
- Follow all company safety rules and PPE use.
- Follow all company rules and procedures regarding daily work activity.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent minimum; higher education and/or certifications preferred.
- Must possess strong electrical knowledge
- Must possess an intermediate knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
- Previous experience with electrical equipment maintenance and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
- Must be flexible to work 12-hour shifts rotating days/nights and weekends/holidays and on call.
- Must have own set of tools.
Physical and Safety Requirements: (This is a safety sensitive position)
- Ability to work in an industrial environment that includes heat, cold, noise and strong smell of pine.
- Safely operate assigned tools and equipment.
- Safely maneuver around moving machinery, uneven ground, steps, ladders and stairs.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
- Adherence to consistent hydration schedule.
- Ability to lift, push, pull and have exposure to various weights of veneer, plywood, landscape timbers, bark and sawdust.
- Ability to lift over shoulder/head height
- Ability to stoop, walk, stand, push, pull, bend, kneel, climb as to demonstrate a range of motion needed to complete assigned work during 12-hour shifts.
- Must be able to hear, read and see directions; instructions and/or signals.
- Clearly communicate safety issues and concerns as they appear.
Interested candidates will complete an application in person at 1860 LA Hwy 524 Pollock, LA
EOE/M/F/V/D
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $31.57 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Sign-on bonus
- Company paid life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Employee Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
Schedule:
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)