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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 2023 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 recent graduate Electrical Technician to join our Freeman Lumber Electrical Team. This role reports directly to the Plant Engineer and will be responsible for assisting with repairs and maintenance of production equipment, 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
- Completing various activities including (but not limited to) equipment calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance
- Monitoring mechanical and electrical operating systems for proper performance and recommending necessary parameter changes and adjustments
- Working closely with the Mechanics and Supervisors to ensure optimum utilization of mill equipment and systems
- Perform all other duties as assigned

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Promote and demonstrate constant safety behaviour
- Ensure compliance of safe work practices and health and safety policies and procedures
- Support team members in the satisfactory completion of 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 assist in the troubleshooting of DC drives, AC inverters, PLC controls, and hardware
- Create and read 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 mínimal supervision
- Must be physically capable of bending, reaching, lifting, and able to work in extreme environments, (hot, cold, rain, snow)

**Qualifications**:

- Recent graduate of the Electrical Technician Diploma Program at NSCC
- Experience in a manufacturing environment would be an asset

**Relocation**:
Relocation assistance maybe provided as required. A shared company house is available close to the mill location.

Pay: $27.00-$40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person