Industrial Electrician
About The Position
Interfor is hiring an Industrial Electrician in Preston, Georgia, to help keep its sawmill operating safely and efficiently. The role installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical systems and industrial manufacturing equipment, including PLCs, controls, motors, and drives. The electrician diagnoses issues to minimize downtime, performs preventive maintenance and improvement projects, and works with minimal direct supervision. Pay ranges from $28.36 to $39.55 per hour, based on skill level and experience, with a $1.25-per-hour night-shift differential and a performance-based quarterly gainshare bonus.
Requirements
- At least 3–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
- 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.
- Ability to walk, stand, climb, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work around moving equipment and machinery.
- Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and call-ins as needed.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Manufacturing, sawmill, lumber, or industrial maintenance experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical repairs and improvement projects throughout the mill.
- Read and understand electrical schematics, equipment drawings, and blueprints.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLCs, AC drives, motors, and other control systems.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical issues to minimize equipment downtime.
- Follow the lock-out policy and ensure equipment is properly isolated before work begins.
- Manage and plan work assignments with minimal direct supervision.
- Submit work requests and complete work orders documenting work performed, parts used, and time required.
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Group employee medical, dental, and vision plans.
- HSA medical plan.
- 401(k) matching plan.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Instant access to wages ahead of payday.
- $1.25-per-hour night-shift differential.
- Performance-based quarterly gainshare bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
