Industrial Electrician
About The Position
Industrial Electrician, Monticello, Arkansas - NIGHT SHIFT At Interfor, we're more than a lumber company. We're helping build the homes, businesses, schools, and communities that people rely on every day. As an Industrial Electrician in Monticello, Arkansas, you'll serve as a key technical expert responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing the complex electrical and control systems that power our sawmill operation. In this role, you'll leverage your technical knowledge to identify root causes, execute complex repairs, improve system reliability, and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, and operational performance. You'll work alongside a talented maintenance team, tackling challenging electrical issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while helping drive the success of a leading forest products company.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience or a technical degree in a related field.
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical systems, controls, and automation equipment.
- Working knowledge of PLCs, motor controls, drives, and electrical distribution systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work in varying seasonal climate conditions.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
- Manufacturing, sawmill, lumber, or industrial maintenance experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical repair and improvement projects throughout the mill.
- Read and understand electrical schematics, equipment drawings, and blueprints.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance duties.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), AC drives, motors, and other control systems.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical issues to minimize equipment downtime.
- Adhere to an absolute lock-out policy, ensuring equipment is properly isolated before work begins.
- Effectively manage and plan work assignments with minimal direct supervision.
- Submit work requests and complete work orders detailing work performed, parts used, and time required.
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)
- HSA Medical Plan
- 401(k) Matching Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training & Development Opportunities
- Instant access to your wages ahead of payday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
