Night Electrician
Company: West Fraser
Location: Fort Smith
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
West Fraser, a thriving leader in the North American wood
products industry, is looking for a dedicated Night Electrician to
join our maintenance team. This role focuses on providing critical
electrical support during the night shift, ensuring our machinery
and equipment operate with maximum efficiency and safety. The Night
Electrician will play a key role in maintaining the operational
integrity of our production lines that include advanced
manufacturing systems for lumber, plywood, and other wood-based
products. Perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs of all
electrical equipment during the night shift. Troubleshoot and
correct electrical problems on production equipment to minimize
downtime. Install, test, and start-up new electrical installations,
ensuring compliance with national and local codes. Review and
interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and manuals. Collaborate
with the maintenance team to develop and implement reliability
improvement and preventive maintenance programs. Ensure adherence
to safety protocols and standards at all times. Work closely with
production teams to ensure machinery operates optimally during
production hours. Proficient in electrical troubleshooting and
repair. Solid understanding of industrial electrical systems and
controls. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and
blueprints. Experience with high voltage systems and PLC
programming is advantageous. Excellent problem-solving skills.
Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance
401k Certified Electrician License (required). Certification in PLC
programming (preferred). Certification in Electrical Maintenance
and Construction (helpful).
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