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Company Overview

Freeman Lumber is a state-of-the-art sawmill manufacturing facility. The family-owned business has continuously invested in the latest technologies to remain on the cutting edge. High speed and precision machines are fully automated using PLC's and advanced optimization. In Freeman Lumber will be installing the operations first robotics. This complex operation is ideal for skilled trades that enjoy troubleshooting, teamwork, and having a diverse workload.

We are currently looking for a full time Electrician to join our Freeman Lumber Electrical Team. This role reports directly to the Electrical Supervisor and will be responsible for repairs and maintenance of the electrical, controls and optimization systems, including:

- Installing and maintaining automated controls and hardware
- Maintaining existing PLC-based automated equipment
- Troubleshooting and repairing malfunctioning PLC-based automated equipment.
- Troubleshooting plant networking issues
- Troubleshooting PLCs and associated processes
- Installing electrical and electronic controls on equipment
- Ability to work on plant power systems
- Participating in various activities including (but not limited to) equipment calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance
- Understanding PLC logic, frequency drive-related issues, and other electrical/electronic-related concerns that will affect the mill.
- Monitoring mechanical and electrical operating systems for proper performance, efficiency and make necessary parameter changes and adjustments
- Working closely with the Mechanics, Supervisors and Operations to ensure optimum utilization of mill equipment and systems
- Assisting in new installations as necessary
- Working with Planners to execute PMs
- Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities:

- Must be able to fluently speak, read, write and understand English
- Promote and demonstrate constant safety behavior




- Ensure compliance of safe work practices and health and safety policies and procedures
- Ability to understand and satisfactorily complete WO's, PMs, and other tasks in a timely manner while following all Safety Requirements and Lock-Out Procedures
- Aptitude for diagnosing and correcting electrical/instrumentation problems
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair DC drives, AC inverters, PLC controls, and hardware
- Create and read complex electrical schematics and blueprints
- Ability to multi-task while working under pressure
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Team player
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office Programs
- Work with minimal supervision
- Must be physically capable of bending, reaching, lifting, and able to work in extreme environments, (hot, cold, rain, snow)
- Availability to work shiftwork (day/evening shifts), weekends and holidays

Qualifications:

- Possess one of the following diplomas or equivalent experience:
- Journey Person Electrician
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of:
- Distributed I/O and control networks (Controlnet, Ethernet, etc.)
- Electro-hydraulic and electro-pneumatic components
- Electronic components (such as Control and Instrumentation principles and function)
- Closed-loop servosystems (encoders, AC Drive, PLC, Servomotors, etc.)
- Allen Bradley (Logix Family) and Siemens PLC hardware and programming software (Rockwell RS Logix 500 and 5000, Step-7)
- HMI knowledge (Allen Bradley, Siemens)

If you are ready to contribute your skills to a legacy of quality and innovation in the lumber industry, we invite you to apply today at Harry Freeman & Son Ltd.!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $29.46-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 - 50 per week

Perks:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Relocation assistance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

📌 Industrial (Sawmill) Electrician (Greenfield)
🏢 Harry Freeman & Son
📍 Greenfield