Electrician

The Opportunity:

Working as an Electrician, you'll be the go-to person for all things electrical in our sawmill. You'll ensure our machinery and equipment are operating at their best, troubleshoot and fix electrical issues, and play a key role in maintaining a safe workplace. If you love working with your hands, solving problems, and being part of a dynamic team, this opportunity at our Laminating Plant in El Dorado, AR, could be the perfect job for you! Join us and put your skills to use to help keep our modern sawmill running at peak performance.

This role is a full-time permanent position working Monday-Friday, with weekend rotation

What you will do as an Electrician:

• Perform regular maintenance on electrical systems, machinery, and equipment to ensure they are in top working condition.


• Diagnose and repair electrical problems in a timely manner to minimize downtime.


• Install new electrical systems, machinery, and equipment as needed.


• Ensure all electrical work complies with local, state, and federal safety regulations.


• Recommend and implement upgrades to improve electrical systems and processes.


• Keep detailed records of all maintenance and repair work.


• Work closely with other team members, including mechanics and production staff, to ensure smooth operations.

Experience and skills that will help you stand out:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an industrial electrician, preferably in a sawmill or similar setting.


• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, blueprints, and schematics. Excellent troubleshooting skills.


• Self-motivated/ Self Starter


• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including standing for long periods, lifting heavy objects, and working in various weather conditions.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 


• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment would be considered a plus. Knowledge of the lumber manufacturing process would be an asset.


• A commitment to safety and the ability to follow strict safety protocols.


• Ability to work effectively in a team, collaborating with other electricians, operations, production staff, and supervisors.


• High degree of urgency.

We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience.

At Canfor, diversity means understanding, recognizing, and valuing the differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion and diversity as essential to our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive advantage. Therefore, we strive for a fair and equitable recruitment process where hiring decisions are based on each applicant's qualifications and experience.