CPB Electrician

Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork? Join our Bennettsville team as an Electrician!

This role will start on a 7am-3:30pm M-F schedule and will transition to a rotating shift after training.

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary mechanical/electrical or trade education preferred.
• Three years of AC & DC motor control (including drives) and electrical troubleshooting preferred; two to three years of PLC experience preferred.
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing facility and familiarity with CMMS preferred.
• Must be able to work at heights in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work extended hours and rotating shifts as required.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay starting at $29.06–$36.64/hour, based on experience, with additional levels for continued pay growth
• Profit share/gain share program
• Multiple health plan options, wellness program, and gym reimbursement
• Additional benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Competitive vacation package, company holidays, and floating holidays
• Retirement plan with generous employer contributions
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for continued learning and development

In this role, you would:

• Respond promptly to mill breakdowns, investigate root causes of equipment failures, and implement long-term solutions to improve reliability.
• Complete assigned work orders, participate in PM/PdM activities, and assist in developing preventive maintenance plans for assigned areas.
• Work closely with operators, supervisors, planners, and peers to resolve maintenance issues, communicate updates, and ensure a smooth shift transition.
• Maintain an up-to-date Electrical Logbook, enter work requests for follow-up tasks, and provide shift pass-down information to oncoming technicians.
• Identify and address quality and safety issues, support operations during upset conditions, and participate in maintenance and functional team meetings.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating around equipment and machinery.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and crouch as necessary to inspect and maintain equipment.
• Capability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 70 pounds
• Ability to perform physical tasks that involve lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects.
• Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods, often in environments with dust, chemicals, high noise levels and varying temperatures.

About Us: At ARAUCO, we’re more than a global leader in sustainable wood products—we’re a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong core values. Committed to responsible forestry and quality craftsmanship, we create products that shape industries and protect the planet. Sustainability is central to everything we do—from responsible forestry to reducing environmental impact, we are dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations.

Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time.

Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization. Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities. Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.