Journeyman Electrician

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to be North America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.  

Our mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates—Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and RedBuilt. Our tagline, "Find a better way every day," encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations. 

We are guided by our core values: 

• Safety – Prioritize safety across all operations.
• Integrity & Authenticity – Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.
• Responsible Stewardship – Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do.
• Tenacity – Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can-do spirit. 
• Continuous Improvement – Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people.
• Customer Satisfaction – Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented.
• Community Engagement – Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community.

With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times.  We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques. 

Ability to establish a working relationship with maintenance, production, and management personnel to achieve the goals of the organization.  Must understand the mechanics of working machinery, be able to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and facilities.  Ability to understand and work with work order systems, machine histories, scheduling, warehousing, and related maintenance fields.

This position has an hourly rate of $47.91 ($99,653 annually) which does not include any applicable shift differential. Production bonuses are possible for every employee each month, based on the plant site’s target goals.

The work schedule is Thursday-Sunday 4:30pm-3am. The schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the facility. 

Salary Range $47.91/hour

• →Have a thorough working knowledge of mechanical operations used in the industry and be able to maintain, install, repair, and troubleshoot all electrical systems, equipment, and facilities.
• →Possess the necessary skills and aptitudes required to operate maintenance tools and related machinery.
• →Be able to operate all facility equipment to the degree needed for troubleshooting and testing.
• →Assist production personnel to maintain the flow of product.
• →Follow Company lockout, safety, and work standards.
• →Must be willing to attend any training necessary to upgrade performance.
• →Operate machinery in a safe manner so injury does not occur to operator or any employee in the area.
• →Notify supervisor of any problems that arise during the shift.
• →Must be willing to train any employees as assigned by supervisor.
• →Must be willing to work overtime as necessary.
• →Must understand the mechanics of working machinery, be able to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and facilities. Candidate should have the ability to understand and work with work order systems, machine histories, scheduling, warehousing, and related maintenance field.
• →Troubleshooting causes of electrical malfunctions in a timely manner.
• →Restoring equipment to proper working order in a timely manner.
• →Correcting any electrical safety problems or potential problems.
• →Installing electrical equipment to NEC standards.
• →Calibrating and testing electrical equipment to ensure reliable and safe operation.
• →Having the ability to install, trouble shoot and repair lighting systems, electric solenoid valves and pumps, electrical sensors, electric motors and switch gear.
• →Working from a ladder or man basket as required.
• →Perform preventative maintenance and maintain appropriate checklist.
• →Assisting other maintenance personnel as required.
• →Assisting machine operators in determining cause of problems and malfunctions.

A minimum of 3 years in an industrial electrician position or comparable training.  State classification as a Journeyman Electrician is preferred but not required. Experience with PLC and IT communications is also preferred but not required. High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Proficient in ability to troubleshoot equipment and systems, maintain equipment and systems, operate machinery, understand electrical systems, proficient use of all tools related to the trade and good communication skills.

Darrington is a small town nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Cascade Mountains with easy access to national parks, hiking, skiing, fishing, and hunting. Hampton Lumber took over ownership of the Darrington mill in 2002 and today employs 175 people in good, family-wage jobs. We’re committed to creating a safe, competitive facility and opportunities for growth for our employees. Here, you have a career, not just a job. We take pride in this community and help where we can by supporting school events, athletic and family assistance programs, scholarships, and local clubs/businesses.

Learn more at hamptonlumber.com, or follow us on Facebook: @HamptonLumber.  You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog.

Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. 

Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.