Industrial Electrician (NIght Shift)

Our Electrical opening comes with the expectation that self-motivated individuals will advance in their electrical skills and earnings through company-provided training at our Blackshear Lumber Mill.


Test electrical systems and circuits in electrical wiring, equipment or fixtures


Inspect electrical systems, equipment or components to identify hazards, defects or repair


Troubleshoot, program and upgrade Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)


Work with vendors to identify needed parts and recommend to Supervisor


Install electrical equipment


Planning and organizing skills


Problem analysis and problem-solving skills


Be willing to work rotating shifts, overtime and to be on-call to support 24/7 operations

Have 4-5 years of Electrician work experience in Industrial/Manufacturing environment


Scanning and Optimization systems within the Lumber Business (Porter, USNR)


Process Network Communication Systems and Components – Ethernet & Fiber Optic


On-the-job training 


~ Medical


~ Dental


~ 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution


~ Employee Stock Purchase Plan


~ Insurance


~ Paid vacations and holidays

Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.


West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).


We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company


West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of , , , or any other protected legal characteristic.