Maintenance Electrician

Arauco

Albany, OR

Pay: $43-$53/hr

**Looking for a rewarding career? Join the Duraflake team as a Maintenance Electrician!**

We are currently hiring for **two Maintenance Electrician openings** at our Duraflake wood products mill:

• **Dayshift Maintenance Electrician**
• **Shift Maintenance Electrician** (Journeyman preferred; qualified LME candidates will also be considered)

Compensation varies based on position, qualifications, licensure, and experience. Current pay ranges are outlined below for each position.

**Dayshift Maintenance Electricians** (Plant Journeyman or Journeyman Electrician license required)

• Base hourly rate **ranging from $46.55 to $50.00 per hour**, depending on experience and skill level.
• Additional earning potential includes **profit share/gain share opportunities**.
• Schedule: **10-hour shifts, Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday**, providing excellent work-life balance.

**Shift Maintenance Electricians** (Plant Journeyman or Journeyman Electrician license required)

• Base hourly rate **ranging from $46.55 to $50.00 per hour**, depending on experience and skill level.
• Once employee is assigned to the rotating shift schedule, they will receive a **$3.00 per hour shift differential**, increasing the effective hourly rate to **$49.55-$53.00 per hour**.
• Additional earning potential includes **profit share/gain share opportunities**.
• Schedule: **12-hour rotating schedule (2-2-3 rotation), alternating between days and nights every two weeks (7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. / 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.)**.

**LME Candidates for Shift Maintenance Electricians** (Qualified Oregon LME candidates may be considered for the Shift Maintenance Electrician opening)

• Base hourly rate of **$42.82 per hour**.
• Once employee is assigned to the rotating shift schedule, they will receive a **$3.00 per hour shift differential**, increasing the effective hourly rate to **$45.82 per hour**.
• Additional earning potential includes **profit share/gain share opportunities**.
• This position includes a **structured progression program** that provides opportunities for wage growth as employees complete training requirements, demonstrate proficiency, and advance through defined skill levels.
• Schedule: **12-hour rotating schedule (2-2-3 rotation), alternating between days and nights every two weeks (7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. / 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.)**.

**Highly qualified candidates with exceptional industrial electrical experience may be considered for compensation adjustments consistent with company compensation practices.**

**If you’re a seasoned electrician with solid tenure, we encourage you to apply —** as experience and background are carefully being considered and may be eligible for additional compensation considerations beyond the posted ranges.

**Benefits & Perks**

We offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet diverse needs, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA options
• 401k with company match
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, PTO, and holidays
• Wellness Program, Gym Reimbursement, Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• A defined training and development pathway that allows you to build new skills and advance to higher pay levels
• Profit-sharing, and more

**What We’re Looking For:**

**Licensing**

• Oregon Plant Journeyman Electrician License or Oregon General Journeyman Electrician License required. Candidates who currently hold an equivalent electrician license from a state with Oregon electrical licensing reciprocity may be considered, provided they are eligible to obtain Oregon licensure consistent with state requirements.
• Qualified Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) candidates may be considered for the Shift Maintenance Electrician position based on experience, demonstrated industrial electrical knowledge, technical capabilities, and business needs. LME candidates selected for the position will be expected to participate in a structured development program designed to expand electrical troubleshooting and maintenance capabilities within the facility.

**Experience & Technical Knowledge**

• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with AC and DC motor controls, including variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Proficiency using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment, including digital multimeters (DMMs), volt-ohm meters (VOMs), and megohm meters (Meggers).
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment preferred, with familiarity with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix systems strongly preferred.
• Willingness and ability to perform mechanical maintenance and millwright-related tasks as a routine part of the position.

**Skills & Abilities**

• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and compliance with company safety procedures and applicable regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined or restricted-acc