Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Today, were one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America- and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Because our business is built on relationships, our employees are critical to our success, and we're committed to investing in them.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist with installation and repair of plant electrical systems, motors, drives, and controls.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance, including inspections, cleaning, and testing of electrical equipment.
• Support senior electricians in troubleshooting and repairing production equipment.
• Learn to read and follow electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Safely use hand tools, meters, and testing equipment.
• Replace fuses, bulbs, wiring, switches, and other basic electrical components.
• Follow all electrical safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and PPE use.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and part replacements.
• Participate in training to develop skills in PLCs, automation, and advanced troubleshooting
General Skills
Demonstrate the ability to properly use the following:
- Fluke Digital Multimeter 87V and all its functions
- Amp Meter
- Megohmmeter
- IR Camera
- Tone and probe kit
Fluid power systems
- Understand the difference between pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Electrical fundamentals
- Demonstrate ability to read electrical schematics and ladder diagrams
- Demonstrate ability to identify proper wire conductors for circuits
- Demonstrate the ability to properly fuse equipment based off OEM ratings
- Can identify all components for a motor control circuit and properly wire the circuit
- Demonstrate ability to determine is a piece of equipment is grounded
- Demonstrate ability to identify and troubleshoot a short circuit AC and DC
Programmable Logic Controllers
- Basic ability to interpret ladder logic of Allen-Bradley PLC’s including
- SLC 500
- PLC 5
- PLC 5000
- Demonstrated ability to differentiate between inputs and outputs
- Input hardware; photo eyes, selector switches, limit switches, auxiliary contacts
- Able to identify and repair devices to get an input current/voltage
- Output hardware: Coils, lights
- Able to identify and repair devices to get an output current/voltage
- Demonstrated ability to identify PLC rack slot positions
Power distribution
- Able to identify all PDC along with upstream and downstream components
- Knowledge of single line drawing and interpretation for troubleshooting
Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED required; Preferably a technical, trade school or electrical program preferred.
• 0–2 years of industrial or commercial electrical experience.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, circuits, and safety practices.
• Ability to read and follow simple diagrams, schematics, and instructions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment with exposure to heat, dust, and noise.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces if needed.
- Medical + Prescription
- Dental + Vision
- 401(k) retirement Savings
- Life/Health Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Technical or trade school or electrical program
- 0-2 years of industrial or commercial electrical experience
- Basic understanding of electrical systems, circuits, and safety practices
- Ability to read and follow diagrams, schematics, and ladder diagrams
- Ability to safely perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and use appropriate PPE
- Demonstrated ability to use Fluke Digital Multimeter 87V and all its functions
- Ability to use Amp meter, Megohmmeter, IR camera, and tone and probe kit
- Understand the difference between pneumatic and hydraulic systems (fluid power)
- Ability to identify proper wire conductors, fuse equipment per OEM ratings, and motor control circuit components
- Ability to determine grounding and troubleshoot short circuits (AC and DC)
- Basic ability to interpret Allen-Bradley PLC ladder logic (SLC 500, PLC-5, PLC-5000) and identify inputs/outputs and rack slot positions
- Knowledge of power distribution components, PDC identification, and single line drawing interpretation
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
Boise Cascade Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Boise Cascade and has not been reviewed or approved by Boise Cascade.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, administered through recognized providers. This breadth is presented as part of a comprehensive Total Rewards package and serves as a meaningful component of overall compensation.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan is provided, and company materials and filings reference a longstanding baseline employer contribution with potential additional contributions for some groups. This structure signals substantial support for building retirement savings.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Annual raises are indicated for many roles, with progression often tied to performance or divisional results. These patterns point to upward pay movement for a portion of positions even as levels vary by role and location.
Boise Cascade Insights
What We Do
As a leading manufacturer and distributor of building materials, we bring people, products and services together to build strong homes, businesses and communities that stand the test of time. We have 60 locations across North America and it's truly our people and culture that sets us apart. We keep long-term relationships in mind, every day in everything that we do. To us, integrity goes beyond the structural strength of our products – it is our uncompromising commitment to do the right thing for our coworkers, customers, suppliers, investors, the environment and communities where we operate.
