• Champion a culture of reliability within the maintenance department by fostering a data-driven approach to decision making and encouraging a focus on proactive maintenance strategies.
• Provides work direction to the electrical team and provides quality operational repairs and preventative maintenance services.
• Uses all proper and necessary tools to safely repair and maintain production/manufacturing equipment.
• Performs duties necessary to maintain upkeep of the plywood facility.  These include: 
  • Repairing/replacing motor control circuits, pneumatic valves & cylinders, hydraulic valves and cylinder relay circuits, DC & AC drives, limit & proximity switches, and other field devices.  Experience with conduit bending and wiring motors.
  • Working with programming of VFD, Allen Bradley software and ability to troubleshoot PLC’s.
  • Monitoring the use and inventories of spare parts, electrical supplies, and equipment and initiating reordering when necessary.
  • Operating a forklift, mobile crane or other rolling stock on occasion.

• Communicates regularly with team and management to ensure good two-way communication concerning electrical/maintenance issues.
• Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement through root cause analysis.
• Understands and remains aware of monthly, weekly, and daily numbers regarding efficiency, productivity, downtime, quality, and safety.
• Implements projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Leads safety, health, and environmental policies and practices within team.  Responds to and leads repair and modification requests from the Safety Committee and/or Safety Manager.
• May also have additional responsibilities related to the operations of the plant, as assigned.

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and perform effectively in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize, multi-task, and prioritize.
• Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• 5+ years related electrical experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
• Must successfully pass Hood Industries’ Electrical Certification Process
• Willing and able to work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Willing and able to work in a hot, cold, noisy, industrial environment.
• Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to 12 hours per day.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in working in wood products.
• Experience operating a forklift.