Automation Electrician - Mocksville

Sba; Mocksville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

401(k) with company match

Professional development assistance

Paid holidays, sick days, and PTO

Job summary

SBA is seeking an Automation Electrician for its new manufacturing facility in Mocksville, North Carolina. The role involves maintaining electrical systems and equipment to ensure optimal production efficiency.

Join a cutting-edge team that values safety and quality, and seize the opportunity to build a long-term career in a highly automated environment. Competitive benefits and a flexible schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Automation Electrician or similar industrial maintenance role.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and automation issues.
• Install and repair electrical equipment and wiring.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Automated equipment maintenance

Problem-solving skills

Ability to read electrical schematics

Tools

PLCs

HMI

Electrical tools

Job description

About Us

SBA Home North Carolina is the first U.S. production facility of SBA Group, a leading European furniture manufacturer headquartered in Lithuania. Operations are scheduled to begin in late 2025, and the facility will employ more than 250 talented professionals. This highly automated and robotic manufacturing site will produce furniture reaching millions of homes across the United States, offering employees the opportunity to grow their careers in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment.

The Automation Electrician is responsible for supporting the reliability, safety, and performance of electrical systems, automated equipment, machinery, and facility electrical components throughout the manufacturing plant. This role diagnoses, maintains, installs, repairs, and improves electrical and automation systems to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production.

After completion of training on 1st shift, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, this position is expected to transition to 2nd shift, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, based on operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs on electrical systems, automated equipment, machinery, and facility electrical components.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, control, and automation issues in a timely manner to minimize equipment downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Install, test, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, motors, drives, sensors, PLCs, control panels, and related electrical equipment.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to support equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and technical manuals to effectively troubleshoot and maintain equipment.
• Prepare and maintain work instructions related to electrical maintenance, equipment operation, safety procedures, TPM activities, and standard work practices.
• Fabricate, modify, or repair electrical components and wiring systems using appropriate electrical and plant tools as needed.
• Ensure all electrical work is completed in compliance with company quality standards, OSHA regulations, electrical codes, safety requirements, and environmental policies.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair documentation, inspection reports, and inventory usage within the maintenance management system.
• Support installation, startup, and commissioning of new electrical equipment, automation systems, and production machinery.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• This job description is not intended to cover every task or duty that may be required. Duties and responsibilities may change as business needs evolve.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven experience as an Automation Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, Maintenance Mechanic, or similar industrial maintenance role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems, automated equipment, PLCs, HMIs, motors, drives, sensors, control panels, and production machinery preferred.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, electrical safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, highly automated manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and maintaining reliable production operations.

Why Join SBA Home North Carolina?

• Be part of SBA Group's first U.S. manufacturing operation.
• Work in a state-of-the-art, highly automated facility.
• Opportunity to grow with a global organization during its U.S. expansion.
• Build a long-term career alongside a diverse and talented team.

We offer

• Leading compensation plans
• Flexible schedule
• Competitive benefit package
• Paid holidays, sick days, and PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development assistanceWe bring a strong winners' culture with a positive and friendly team that is being guided by three core values: passion to win, leadership in invention and ownership spirit.