Instructor - Electrical (Anderson Fabrication Shop)

Electrical Instructors earn $35 to $39.83 per hour

We train and promote from within

Excellent low-cost health benefits

Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions

Paid vacation and 10 holidays

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.

Currently, we are seeking a qualified Electrical Instructor for our Sawmill Technical Education Program (STEP) based out of Anderson, California.

About the Position

Develop engaging lessons and practical exercises on industrial electrical technology that align with industry standards

Lead classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory work to enhance practical skills, covering topics like motor controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and advanced automated systems

Supervise students in lab settings, demonstrate safe electrical techniques, and provide guidance on troubleshooting and maintenance

Utilize various teaching methods to support different learning styles

Stay current with industry trends and advancements to ensure curriculum relevance

Collaborate with manufacturing divisions to align course content with workforce needs

Maintain accurate records of attendance and progress, evaluating performance and providing effective feedback

Motivate students for optimum engagement and knowledge retention

Provide practical guidance and mentorship to students

Communicate with managers on student progress and class engagement

Maintain organized lab, equipment, and supplies for best learning experience

Qualifications

2-year or higher technical degree in a relevant field or Journeyman Electrician Certification, with 2 years of related field experience

Minimum 4 years industrial electrical experience with verifiable proficiency in listed duties may be considered, absent technical degree/certificationExperience installing encoders, linear transducers, vision systems, and other advanced sensors

Working experience with servo and hydraulic motion control and tuning is preferred

Experience teaching or training, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly is preferred

Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective teaching and building rapport with students

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others

Proven strong working knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, and HMIs

Demonstrated knowledge of 480V, 3-phase motors, motor control circuits, and electrical and hydraulic systems

Proven ability to commission, program, and troubleshoot VFDs

Knowledge of programming structures and techniques such as PID, data handling, UDTs is preferred

Demonstrated ability to manage time and priorities under demanding circumstances

Why Join Our Team?

Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance.

How to Apply

If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please apply in person

Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm by June 27th 2025.

Let's talk!

Sierra Pacific Industries

19758 Riverside Avenue

Anderson, CA 96007

(530) 378-8353

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Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

About Our Company

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.

We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.

Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants.

We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.